Compounds for detection of infection by chlamydophila abortus

摘要

The present invention relates to compounds having binding affinity for specific sub-populations of antibodies to Chlamydophila abortus. More particularly, this invention relates to the use of compounds for the detection of Chlamydophila abortus infection. The proposed compound sequences provide unique reagents for the detection of sub-populations of antibodies to Chlamydophila abortus with supreme specificity with regard to possible cross-reactions with Chlamydophila pecorum and Chlamydophila psittaci in animals, such as sheep, goats and cattle, and Chlamydia trachomatis and Chlamydia pneumoniae in man.