Abstract: A rapid method for diagnosing mastitis is described. The method is based on DNA sequence identification comprising the steps of determining the presence of the following DNA sequences in a milk sample: a DNA sequence specific for somatic cells for indicating inflammation; a DNA sequence specific for a mastitis pathogen for indicating infection; and a DNA sequence specific for an antibiotic-resistance-encoding gene of a pathogen for assisting a proper drug therapy. Test kits and genus- or species-specific oligonucleotides and their use in said method are also described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 27, 1996
Date of Patent:
December 15, 1998
Assignee:
Oulutech Ltd.
Inventors:
Jouko Tapani Alatossava, Paivi Tuulikki Forsman, Anu Kyllikki Tilsala-Timisjarvi