Application of Voltammetric Sensors for Pathogen Bacteria Detection: A Review
Jorge Lopez-Tellez, Sandra Ramírez-Montes, T. Alexandra Ferreira, Eva M. Santos, José A. Rodrı́guez
Abstract
In recent years, new strategies for bacteria determination have been developed in order to achieve rapid detection and adequate limits of detection for quantification of microorganisms. This review classifies voltammetric sensors according to whether the bacteria are directly or indirectly detected. Direct methods are based on the recognition of the bacteria themselves, either in labeled or label-free mode. In contrast, indirect methods detect a metabolite produced by the bacteria. New trends in bacteria sensors involve DNA analysis, which makes it possible to improve the sensitivity and specificity of measurements. Voltammetric sensors provide good linear ranges and low limits of detection and are useful for analysis of food and clinical and environmental samples.