Jodie, a golden labrador, has been identified by scientists at Imperial College London as capable of smelling and identifying specific bacteria. This discovery could be pivotal in developing a program where dogs aid in identifying individuals infected with harmful microbes, particularly to combat antibiotic resistance and help patients with lung conditions like cystic fibrosis. As new modulators improve patient health, they also complicate the detection of chronic lung infections; Jodie may provide a solution by sniffing out pseudomonas bacteria on skin and clothing, enhancing diagnostic methods for infections.
"We believe Jodie and her fellow medical detective dogs point to a new way to spot infected individuals, just by having a sniff of their socks or shirts."
"For the first time, we may be able to train dogs to detect pseudomonas on patients' skin, in their urine or clothing."
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