Artificial Intelligence and Microbiology

Year 2024, Volume: 5 Issue: 2, 119 - 128, 14.06.2024

Mert Kandilci , Gülfer Yakıcı , Mediha Begüm Kayar

https://doi.org/10.46871/eams.1458704

Abstract

The concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly important in the healthcare sector today. Components of AI such as machine learning and deep learning are being utilized in various applications within the field of microbiology. This study examines the uses of AI in microbiology and its role in healthcare applications.
Machine learning enables computer systems to analyze data using algorithms that mimic human intelligence, while deep learning processes information through multi-layered artificial neural networks. These technologies are used in many areas such as microbiological diagnosis, drug discovery, infection control, and patient monitoring.
For instance, AI-supported systems are used in microbiological diagnosis to shorten diagnosis times and increase accuracy compared to traditional methods. Additionally, smart systems developed for preventing hospital-acquired infections alert hospital staff, thus reducing the risk of infection.
AI also plays a significant role in the diagnosis of microorganisms such as viruses and fungi. Especially, AI-supported image analysis methods are utilized for rapid and accurate diagnosis. However, there are some challenges in the use of AI. Issues related to data privacy and ethics are among the factors limiting the applications of AI in microbiology and healthcare. Furthermore, the cost and complexity of algorithm implementation pose additional challenges.
By discussing the applications of AI in microbiology and its potential in the future, this study sheds light on innovative developments in the healthcare sector.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence, Medical Microbiology, Healtcare

Yapay Zeka ve Mikrobiyoloji

Abstract

Yapay Zekâ (YZ) kavramı, günümüzde sağlık sektöründe giderek artan bir öneme sahiptir. Makine öğrenmesi ve derin öğrenme gibi YZ bileşenleri, mikrobiyoloji alanında çeşitli uygulamalarda kullanılmaktadır. Bu çalışma, YZ'nin mikrobiyoloji alanındaki kullanımlarını ve sağlık uygulamalarındaki rolünü incelemektedir.
Makine öğrenmesi, bilgisayar sistemlerinin insan zekasını taklit eden algoritmalarla veri analizi yapmasını sağlar. Derin öğrenme ise çok katmanlı yapay sinir ağları aracılığıyla bilgiyi işler. Bu teknolojiler, mikrobiyolojik tanı, ilaç keşfi, enfeksiyon kontrolü ve hasta izleme gibi pek çok alanda kullanılmaktadır.
Örneğin, mikrobiyolojik tanıda geleneksel yöntemler yerine YZ destekli sistemler kullanılarak tanı süreleri kısaltılmakta ve doğruluk oranları artırılmaktadır. Ayrıca, hastane enfeksiyonlarının önlenmesi için geliştirilen akıllı sistemler, hastane personelini uyararak enfeksiyon riskini azaltmaktadır.
YZ'nin virüsler ve mantarlar gibi mikroorganizmaların tanısında da önemli bir rolü vardır. Özellikle, yapay zekâ destekli görüntü analizi yöntemleri, hızlı ve doğru tanı koymada kullanılmaktadır. Ancak, YZ'nin kullanımında bazı zorluklar da bulunmaktadır. Veri gizliliği ve etik konular, YZ'nin mikrobiyoloji ve sağlık alanındaki uygulamalarını sınırlayan faktörler arasındadır. Ayrıca, algoritmaların maliyeti ve kullanımının karmaşıklığı da bu zorluklar arasındadır.
Bu çalışma, YZ'nin mikrobiyoloji alanındaki uygulamalarını ve gelecekteki potansiyelini tartışarak, sağlık sektöründeki yenilikçi gelişmelere ışık tutmaktadır.

Keywords

Yapay Zeka, Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji, Sağlık

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