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PBD Biotech has developed a novel phage-based diagnostic technique to detect the presence of mycobacteria infections.
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PBD Biotech has developed a novel phage-based diagnostic technique to detect the presence of mycobacteria infections.
The test is able to distinguish between viable and non-viable organisms and, unlike currently used tests that monitor an immune response, can therefore reliably differentiate between animals carrying live infectious organisms and those that have been specifically vaccinated.
Whilst existing tests can take weeks to determine a result, making control of the disease difficult, PBD’s test can provide a more reliable result within 8 hours.
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International importance of effective disease detection and management is now top of mind. Thank you @MOEnterprise for the opportunity to discuss our fast, accurate bovine TB and Johne's Disease test with #Missouri farmers
Really pleased to hear @UoNBiosciences @PBDBiotech publication on the development and use of Actiphage to detect viable mycobacteria was a #TopDownloadedArticle of 2018-2019 @UoNScience @UoNresearch https://tinyurl.com/ybl9xldl
@UoNBiosciences @UoNScience @UoNresearch Well done Cath for most downloaded article
New publication shows how Actiphage® test improves detection of bovine TB in blood
PBD Biotech's new phage-based TB test offers increased sensitivity and specificity when compared to the current skin test, according to new research p...
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Veterinary ecology anyone? @BCVA is running a webinar 'Universe and Everything' 28 April with Iain Richards @lakesvet looking at the interaction of ecosystems, wildlife and diseases in animals & man. Highly relevant for bovine TB
BCVA | Regsiter FREE for: "Ecosystem Health, its importance for life, the universe and everything" - The Webinar Vet
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1.3 million people each year die from TB @WHO this could be reduced with better diagnostics. A new technique #Actiphage is showing promise and we are looking for PhD student to help accelerate development http://bit.ly/PBDJobs #WorldHealthDay @BBSRC
#WorldTBDay Good diagnostics that can detect early stage of mycobacterial infection are key to TB disease management - human and animal - we are working on it #EndTB
@GlobalFund #WorldTBDay A shout out to everyone working to combat TB, we stand with you. Work is progressing well on Actiphage, a rapid TB test for humans and animals. #COVID19 highlights the need for a #OneHealth approach for diseases that can cross species
Human TB study into new blood test achieves funding following successful proof of concept
Actiphage offers promise as advanced blood test for human TB, with new study involving larger cohort of patients in a bid to find the disease at a muc...
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