Patents Assigned to Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricutural and Mechanical College
  • Diagnosis of Fasciola infections by detection of antigens in feces or intestinal content
    Patent number: 5338660
    Abstract: A stable antigen useful in the detection of Fasciola hepatica (or liver fluke) infections is disclosed. The antigen may be found in feces, bile, and intestinal contents. Monoclonal antibodies useful in detecting the antigen are disclosed. The method of this invention facilitates the detection of current Fasciola hepatica infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricutural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Mohamed M. El Bahy, John B. Malone, Jr., William J. Todd, Kenneth L. Schnorr