Inventors:
Jo Anne Whitaker - Tarpon Springs FL, US
Eleanor G. Fort - Tarpon Springs FL, US
Donna M. Hamilton - Holiday FL, US
Assignee:
Bowen Research and Training - Palm Harbor FL
International Classification:
G01N 3353, C12Q 100, A61K 3902
US Classification:
435 71, 424 91, 4241301, 4241501, 4241641, 4241841, 4242341, 435 4, 435 29, 436501, 436800
Abstract:
The present invention provides an accurate method to identify and quantify the (Bb) antigen, the cause of Lyme Disease, in a sample of whole blood, body tissues and fluids of a subject, a human or animal subject. The qualitative method provides a quick, easy and accurate method of detection of the Bb antigen. The quantitative method allows for monitoring of treatment in conjunction with severity of clinical signs and symptoms.