Methods for diagnosing infectious diseases using adsorption media
AssigneeExThera Medical Corporation
InventorsRobert S. Ward, Keith R. McCrea
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Abstract
The present invention provides an in vitro method for concentrating infectious pathogens found in a biological sample obtained from an individual who is suspected of being infected with the pathogens. Provided herein is also an in vitro method for reducing or eliminating blood cells from a sample obtained from an individual suspected to being infected with an infectious pathogen. The present invention also provides a method for diagnosing malaria and a method for determining if an individual is infected with a pathogen. Provided herein is also a concentrator and a kit for use with the methods.
Claims11
An in vitro method for removing a bacteria of genus Borrelia from a subject, the method comprising:
- (a) contacting a blood sample obtained from said subject with an adsorption media under conditions to form an adhering complex comprising the adsorption media and a cell present in the blood sample which is infected with the bacteria;
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- (b) removing the adhering complex from the blood sample, to thereby remove the bacteria of genus Borrelia and treat Lyme disease.
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