Rapid Identification of Microorganisms by Intrinsic Fluorescence (original) (raw)
The paper presents a novel approach for the rapid identification of microorganisms, specifically yeast and lactic acid bacteria, by utilizing intrinsic fluorescence. Conventional microbiological identification methods are often slow and require complex reagents, whereas this intrinsic fluorescence technique simplifies the process, aiming to provide reliable differentiation based on spectroscopic fingerprints. The study investigates this method by comparing the fluorescence spectra of various yeast strains and lactic acid bacteria, demonstrating significant variation in autofluorescence, which can be leveraged for quick and accurate microbial identification.