Methods for diagnosing bovine spongiform encephalopathy

Details Methods for diagnosing bovine spongiform encephalopathy Methods for diagnosing bovine spongiform encephalopathy

1996-06-07

1998-04-07

Dang, Hung X.

Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

Eye examining or testing instrument

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514 54, A61B 300, A01N 4304

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ABSTRACT:
The invention features a non-invasive method for diagnosing bovine spongiform encephalopathy in a mammal, e.g., a cow. The method entails measuring changes in pupil area in response to a neurotransmitter agonist or antagonist applied to the eye.

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