DIAGNOSIS DEMYELINATING OR SPONGIFORM DISEASE

摘要

A method for detecting demyelinating disease or spongiform encephalopathy in verterbrates comprising testing a biological sample obtained from the vertebrate for antibodies capable of binding to both Acinetobacter antigens and to prion antigens. This test can be combined with previously described tests involving measurement of antibodies capable of binding to myelin and/or neurofilament and or Acinetobacter antigens. A kit for performing the test is also described.