Diagnostic to distinguish bacterial infections
US11360086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2469/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Assays, arrays, and methods for distinguishing a bacterial infection from a viral infection are disclosed. The antibiotic crisis is in part driven by over prescription of antibiotics. There is a tendency, particular in pediatrics, to give an antibiotic even for viral infections. Thus, embodiments herein are directed to the problem of distinguishing a bacterial infection from a viral infection to reduce unnecessary antibiotic usage.
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