METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING INFECTIOUS DISEASES USING ADSORPTION MEDIA

The present invention provides an in vitro method for concentrating infectious pathogens found in a biological sample obtained from an individual who is suspected of being infected with the pathogens. Provided herein is also an in vitro method for reducing or eliminating blood cells from a sample ob...

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Main Authors Keith R. MCCREA, Robert S. WARD
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Spanish
Published 14.10.2016
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Summary:The present invention provides an in vitro method for concentrating infectious pathogens found in a biological sample obtained from an individual who is suspected of being infected with the pathogens. Provided herein is also an in vitro method for reducing or eliminating blood cells from a sample obtained from an individual suspected to being infected with an infectious pathogen. The present invention also provides a method for diagnosing malaria and a method for determining if an individual is infected with a pathogen. Provided herein is also a concentrator and a kit for use with the methods. La presente invención proporciona un método in vitro para concentrar patógenos infecciosos que se encuentran en una muestra bilógica obtenida de un individuo que se sospecha que está infectado con los patógenos. También se proporciona aquí un método in vitro para reducir o eliminar células sanguíneas de una muestra obtenida de un individuo sospechoso de estar infectado con un patógeno infeccioso. La presente invención también proporciona un método para diagnosticar malaria y un método para determinar si un individuo está infectado don un patógeno. Un concentrador y un kit para usarse con los métodos también son proporcionados en la presente.
Bibliography:Application Number: MX20160005959