Wound Infection

Chronic wound infections are responsible for considerable morbidity and significantly contribute to the escalation in the cost of healthcare. It is estimated that 1 to 2 % of the population in developed countries will suffer from a chronic wound in their lifetime. Traditionally, the identification of these pathogens rely on quantitative culture of the wound tissue which takes several days to several weeks. Hence, identifying the pathogens associated with these infections at an early stage is paramount to receive appropriate treatment. 

To this end, Atila Biosystem aims to provide an easy to use, rapid, highly sensitive, and specific detection assay. Our affordable iAMP® Wound Panel uses a multiplexed isothermal PCR approach to identify 19 pathogens consisting of a wide variety of bacterial and fungal species. The assay uses a simple, extraction-free workflow to deliver results in under 90 minutes.