Inventors:
Jo Anne Whitaker - Tarpon Springs FL, US
Eleanor Fort - Tarpon Springs FL, US
Donna Hamilton - Holiday FL, US
International Classification:
G01N033/554, G01N033/569
Abstract:
The present invention provides a rapid and accurate method to identify 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.