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12 Artificial intelligence in bacterial culture plate images

  • Pratishtha Jain , M Jeevan Kumar , Lokesh Ravi und Debasish Kar
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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming microbiological analysis, particularly the interpretation of bacterial culture plate images. Traditional methods for identifying and quantifying bacterial colonies are laborious, time-consuming, and susceptible to human error. AI-powered image recognition systems offer a significant advantage by automating these tasks with greater speed, accuracy, and consistency. By recognizing subtle variations in colony morphology – shape, size, color, and texture – machine learning algorithms enable rapid and precise bacterial species classification. This capability accelerates diagnosis and enhances the accuracy of microbiological analysis across pharmaceutical research, clinical diagnosticsclinical diagnostics, and food safety monitoring. When integrated with high-throughput screeninghigh-throughput screening, AI efficiently processes large datasets, significantly streamlining laboratory workflows. Furthermore, advancements in deep learning models are driving predictive diagnostics by identifying patterns in colony formation potentially linked to specific pathogens or antibiotic resistance. As AI technology in microbial imagingmicrobial imaging continues to evolve, its role is expected to expand, facilitating faster, more accurate diagnoses and accelerating microbiology research. An important step toward automated, data-driven solutions for rapid and accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases has been made with the application of AI to bacterial culture plate analysis. The real-time analytical capabilities of AI algorithms can also overcome limitations of human expertise, unlocking new avenues for research. This chapter will explore cutting-edge AI algorithms and their applications in bacterial culture plate image analysis, while adhering to ethical and responsible AI principles.

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming microbiological analysis, particularly the interpretation of bacterial culture plate images. Traditional methods for identifying and quantifying bacterial colonies are laborious, time-consuming, and susceptible to human error. AI-powered image recognition systems offer a significant advantage by automating these tasks with greater speed, accuracy, and consistency. By recognizing subtle variations in colony morphology – shape, size, color, and texture – machine learning algorithms enable rapid and precise bacterial species classification. This capability accelerates diagnosis and enhances the accuracy of microbiological analysis across pharmaceutical research, clinical diagnosticsclinical diagnostics, and food safety monitoring. When integrated with high-throughput screeninghigh-throughput screening, AI efficiently processes large datasets, significantly streamlining laboratory workflows. Furthermore, advancements in deep learning models are driving predictive diagnostics by identifying patterns in colony formation potentially linked to specific pathogens or antibiotic resistance. As AI technology in microbial imagingmicrobial imaging continues to evolve, its role is expected to expand, facilitating faster, more accurate diagnoses and accelerating microbiology research. An important step toward automated, data-driven solutions for rapid and accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases has been made with the application of AI to bacterial culture plate analysis. The real-time analytical capabilities of AI algorithms can also overcome limitations of human expertise, unlocking new avenues for research. This chapter will explore cutting-edge AI algorithms and their applications in bacterial culture plate image analysis, while adhering to ethical and responsible AI principles.

Heruntergeladen am 3.11.2025 von https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783111548777-012/html
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