Methods and materials for detecting and treating coccidioidomycosis
OwnerThomas E. Grys, Douglas F. Lake +1inventors
InventorsThomas E. Grys, Douglas F. Lake, Francisca J. Grill
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Abstract
This document provides methods and materials involved in detecting and/or treating coccidioidomycosis (e.g., valley fever). For example, methods and materials for using a rapid antibody lateral flow assay to detect anti-CTS1 antibodies are provided. Methods and materials for treating coccidioidomycosis (e.g., valley fever) in a mammal (e.g., a human) identified as having anti-CTS1 antibodies via a lateral flow assay also are provided.
Claims23
1-6. (canceled)
A method for treating a coccidioidomycosis, wherein said method comprises:
- (a) identifying a mammal as comprising anti-CTS1 antibodies, thereby identifying said mammal as having said coccidioidomycosis, and
- (b) administering an antifungal agent to said mammal.
A method for treating a coccidioidomycosis, wherein said method comprises administering an antifungal agent to a mammal identified as comprising anti-CTS1 antibodies.
21-35. (canceled)
A lateral flow assay device for detecting a coccidioidomycosis, wherein said device comprises a CTS1 polypeptide, wherein contact of said device with a sample comprising an anti-CTS1 antibody produces a positive result from said lateral flow assay device.
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