Advancements of paper-based sensors for antibiotic-resistant bacterial species identification.

Evolution of antimicrobial-resistant bacterial species is on a rise. This review aims to explore the diverse range of paper-based platforms designed to identify antimicrobial-resistant bacterial species. It highlights the most important targets used for sensor development and examines the applications of nanosized particles used in paper-based sensors. This review also discusses the advantages, limitations, and applicability of various targets and detection techniques for sensing drug-resistant bacterial species using paper-based platforms.