Compositions and methods for culturing spirochetes
US8841112B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for culturing spirochetes, in particular Borrelia burgdorferi. The present invention also provides methods of identifying spirochetes present in a biological sample. The present invention further provides methods of diagnosing diseases cause by a spirochete infection, such as Lyme disease, syphilis, and multiple sclerosis. The present invention further provides methods for identifying spirochete susceptibilities to antimicrobials and antimicrobial compositions and cocktails. The present invention also provides methods for treating subjects suspected of having a spirochete infection.
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