A importância dos testes moleculares, PCRs e suas variações para o diagnóstico e controle de infecções

Abstract

This monograph presents research on the importance of molecular tests, PCRs and their variations for the diagnosis and control of infections. The overall objective of this research was to examine advances over the past decade in the area of ​​molecular testing, including new technologies, improved detection and diagnostic methods, and innovative applications for infection control. The methodology used included a review of scientific literature and was divided into three stages. In the first stage, research was carried out in scientific databases, such as Scielo, Capes and Google Scholar, as well as in books and periodicals published on websites or in magazines with high impact factor using keywords, such as molecular tests,applications of molecular biology, epidemic outbreaks, new diagnostic techniques and advances in diagnostic medicine. In the second stage, an in-depth reading of the literature was carried out and the themes were characterized to reach the subtopics of the key question: How have molecular tests been used to control infections and what are the recent advances in this area? In the third stage, the contents were compiled for the preparation of the monograph. Research has revealed that molecular testing plays an important role in early diagnosis, monitoring outbreaks and detecting antimicrobial resistance. The conclusion highlights the continued importance of research in this field to improve current knowledge and promote future advances in epidemiological infection control.