MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM SUBSPECIES PARATUBERCULOSIS IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC ANTIGENS, METHODS, AND KITS COMPRISING SAME

摘要

The present invention provides novel Mycobacterium avium subspecies parafuherculosis (MAP) derived antigens which may be used to diagnose and thereafter effectively treat animals that have been infected with MAP, Further provided are methods of determining whether an animal is infected with MAP, and methods of diagnosing and treating Johne's disease. The invention also relates to a kit for the implementation of the methods.