Diagnostic markers of wound infection
US8012698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/042
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of determining the microbial bioburden in a wound (in particular a diabetic ulcer) in a test subject, the method comprising the step of measuring the level of a cytokine in a wound sample, wherein a cytokine level lower than a reference level indicates a significant microbial bioburden in the wound (or a cytokine level higher than a reference level indicates an insignificant microbial bioburden in the wound). The invention provides methods of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of wound infection, and devices and kits for use in such methods.
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