Diagnosis of endometritis
AssigneeKobenhavns Universitet
InventorsMorten Rønn Petersen, Anders Miki Bojesen
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for diagnosing and treatment of a dormant infection of at least one pathogen. The invention further relates to a composition comprising an anti-dormancy factor as well as to said composition for use in a method of diagnosis or treatment and also to a method for manufacturing said composition. The invention further relates to a kit of parts comprising, inter alia, said composition. The invention also relates to a method for activating a dormant infection.
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Method for diagnosing a dormant infection of at least one pathogen in a subject, said method comprising the steps of
- a. providing a composition comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of anti-dormancy factors, pro-inflammatory compounds, and resuscitation-promoting factors,
- b. administering said composition to said subject, thereby activating said dormant infection,
- c. obtaining a sample from said subject, and
- d. subjecting said sample to a diagnostic test in order to detect said pathogen, thereby diagnosing said dormant infection.
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A method for treatment of a dormant infection in a subject, said method comprising the steps of
- a. providing a composition comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of anti-dormancy factors, pro-inflammatory compounds, and resuscitation-promoting factors,
- b. administering said composition to said subject, thereby activating said dormant infection,
- c. treating said activated infection.
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A composition comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of anti-dormancy factors, pro-inflammatory compounds, and resuscitation-promoting factors.
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