Methods for detecting parvovirous infections
AssigneeThe Research Foundation of State University of New York
InventorsTamar Smith-Norowitz, Kevin Norowitz, Martin Bluth, Helen Durkin
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method for diagnosing a subject suffering a pathological condition characterized by parvovirus infection by detecting the presence of IgE anti-Parvovirus B 19 antibodies.
Claims18
A method for diagnosing a subject suffering from parvovirus infection, comprising detecting the presence of IgE anti-Parvovirus B19 antibodies in a biological sample from said subject.
A method for diagnosing a subject suffering from parvovirus infection, comprising detecting the presence of IgE anti-Parvovirus B19 antibodies in said subject and stratifying said subject based on signs, symptoms, severity, duration, co-morbid factors, and long-term sequelae of a Parvovirus B19 infection.
A test kit for use in detecting the presence of IgE anti-Parvovirus B19 antibodies, said test kit comprising:
- A) a Parvovirus B19 antigen or antigen subfragment
- B) at least one indicator to detect a complex of said antigen or antigen subfragment and an IgE antibody.
A substantially pure IgE antiviral antibody.
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a substantially pure IgE anti-viral antibody and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier therefor.
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