TB Research

loT in Health Sector: An optical sensor for detection of tuberculosis in suspected patients' blood sample

Chandan Kumar‐Sinha, Srikanta Das, Satyabrata Singha, Bishanka Brata Bhowmik, Joy Lal Sarkar

Abstract

In this work, a novel functional structure for diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) illnesses has been designed. The proposed structure offers several advantages, including simple design, easy manufacturing, mobility, and high sensitivity. The fundamental experimental results show the Optofluidic Ring resonator's (OFRR's) ability to detect biomolecules using cheap photonics and simple techniques. Utilizing cloud-based loT devices, this optical sensor will examine blood samples contaminated with tuberculosis. A patient with tuberculosis can be detected, followed up on, and treated correctly through appropriate consultation and follow-up by providing an optical sensor with a blood sample. The optical sensor analyses the blood and sends the results to the medical team via a cloud-enabled loT device.

MeSH terms

  • Tuberculosis
  • Sample (material)
  • Health sector
  • Medicine
  • Computer science
  • Environmental health