Latest news and views from PBD Biotech about the detection, identification and eradication of tuberculosis and related mycobacterial diseases.
A study presented at ICP 2022 has shown that the blood test Actiphage is able to distinguish between goats that are naturally infected and those vaccinated against Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP), the pathogen that causes Johne’s Disease, supporting the...
A study presented at ICP 2022 has shown that the blood test Actiphage is able to distinguish between goats that...
This is the first time Actiphage has been used to detect MAP in a human blood sample and also to identify a live infection in a vaccinated goat.
This is the first time Actiphage has been used to detect MAP in a human blood sample and also to...
Results presented at ICP (12-16th June) from first study in North American bison, shows capacity of Actiphage to sub-type mycobacteria in blood.
Results presented at ICP (12-16th June) from first study in North American bison, shows capacity of Actiphage to sub-type mycobacteria...
The findings are a real breakthrough for animal diagnosis as it provides clinical evidence that detection of low levels of mycobacteria in the blood is an indication that the animal is infected and has the potential to develop disease.
The findings are a real breakthrough for animal diagnosis as it provides clinical evidence that detection of low levels of...
A new rapid testing service from PBD Biotech will enable farmers to find out in days if a bulk milk or blood sample contains MAP, the bacteria that causes Johne's Disease an economically devastating disease.
A new rapid testing service from PBD Biotech will enable farmers to find out in days if a bulk milk...
Sub-Saharan Africa is devastated by TB disease. Zambia, has a high TB/HIV burden – 59,000 people developed TB in 2020 and 15,000 died. There is a critical need for a non-sputum based rapid test for diagnosing TB disease.
Sub-Saharan Africa is devastated by TB disease. Zambia, has a high TB/HIV burden – 59,000 people developed TB in 2020...
Bacteriophages, viruses that infect and kill bacteria, offer the potential of a powerful tool for detecting and treating mycobacterial infections such as tuberculosis (TB), authors of a review in the journal Microorganisms* have reported.
Bacteriophages, viruses that infect and kill bacteria, offer the potential of a powerful tool for detecting and treating mycobacterial infections...
Phage diagnostics have potential for cost-effective detection of bacterial infections across medical, food, and agricultural industries says new review.
Phage diagnostics have potential for cost-effective detection of bacterial infections across medical, food, and agricultural industries says new review.
Of the 10 million individuals who became ill with 'active' TB in 2018, approximately three million were missed by health systems, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Of the 10 million individuals who became ill with 'active' TB in 2018, approximately three million were missed by health...
PBD Biotech is expanding its North American team. Tuberculosis (TB) and Johne’s Disease expert Tom Kellner has been appointed as Director of Operations in North America, to advise on regulatory affairs and provide technical and customer support.
PBD Biotech is expanding its North American team. Tuberculosis (TB) and Johne’s Disease expert Tom Kellner has been appointed as...
Johne's Disease, is a wasting disease caused by MAP. A sensitive test for assessing milk samples would be a useful quality assurance tool.
Johne's Disease, is a wasting disease caused by MAP. A sensitive test for assessing milk samples would be a useful...
“PBD Biotech has developed an exciting and potentially disruptive technology that uses bacteriophage to improve the molecular diagnosis of tuberculosis” says Dr Tomas Richardson.
“PBD Biotech has developed an exciting and potentially disruptive technology that uses bacteriophage to improve the molecular diagnosis of tuberculosis”...
