Advanced Diagnostics
Abstract
(U) In the early stages, many illnesses caused by biological warfare (BW) agents are either asymptomatic, or else have flu-like symptoms and are indistinguishable from non-BW related diseases. Early diagnosis is key to providing effective therapy. The Advanced Diagnostics program developed the capability to detect the presence of infection by biological threat agents, differentiate them from other pathogens (including those of non-BW origin), and identify the pathogen even in the absence of recognizable clinical signs and symptoms (i.e., while the pathogen numbers are still low). Novel approaches including the use of breath and advanced mathematical analysis were also examined.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- b38d702c854d23d98d0817746832a9e6