Method for detecting tse-induced modifications in the human and animal body

摘要

The invention relates to a method for detecting transmissible transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) in the human and animal body, wherein body fluid is taken in vivo from the individual to be examined and exposed to infrared radiation. At least one characteristic spectral pattern is selected from the current infrared spectrum. Said TSE-specific spectral areas are compared to characteristic spectral patterns of infrared spectrums which are stored in a reference data bank and which are produced from body fluids of individuals known to be infected or not infected by TSE.