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Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of lyme disease

US6667038B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2000
Grant dateDec 23, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions and methods related to Borrelia burgdorferi toxin and antitoxin preparations. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions for the diagnosis of Lyme disease, as well as for use in treating subjects infected with B. burgdorferi through passive immunization, and vaccine development.

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