Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting roundworm, whipworm, and hookworm
US9040245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2469/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of one or more helminthic coproantigens in a sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm, whipworm and/or hookworm in a fecal sample from a mammal and may also be able to distinguish between one or more helminth infections. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm, whipworm and/or hookworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated.
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