Method for simultaneous detection of multiple microbial antigens in biological specimens from mastitic animals
OwnerWondu Wolde-Mariaminventor
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Abstract
The present invention involves a method and an immuno-analytical device for the rapid and simultaneous detection of multiple micro-organisms in the biological fluids from milk-producing animals suffering from mastitis. This method is based on a lateral flow immuno-assay technique performed to detect antigens specific for multiple infectious agents which are known to cause and/or be encountered in cases of mastitis. Mastitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the udders of milk-producing animals as a result of microbial infections.
Claims35
A method for detecting a plurality of different pathogens in a milk sample of a mammal, comprising:
- exposing said milk sample to a plurality of different antibodies specific to an antigen from a pathogen of said mammal;
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- identifying whether said specific antibodies bind to one or more of said antigens, wherein said antigens are from a plurality of different pathogens.
The method of claim wherein said pathogen is selected from the group consisting of:
- S. agalactiae, S. dysgalactiae, and S. uberis.
A kit for the detection of a plurality of pathogens in milk, comprising:
- a plurality of antibodies, wherein said antibodies are specific to an antigen from a pathogen of milk, wherein said antigens are from a plurality of pathogens;
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- a marker for the binding of said antibodies to said antigen.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.