Assays for diagnosis of tuberculosis and uses thereof
US8475803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P31/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to the identification of mycobacterial antigens which are highly immunogenic and which may be used in assays and methods for the diagnosis of tuberculosis and the discrimination between infected animals and animals previously exposed to vaccines.
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