CPC C12Q 1/04 (2013.01) [C12Q 1/6888 (2013.01); G01N 2333/32 (2013.01); G01N 2800/16 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A kit or device for assessing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in a subject, which kit or device comprises reagents for assessing the presence, absence, quantity, and/or the infectious status of Bacillus megaterium in an intraocular space, cavity or sample of a subject, wherein the etiology of said AMD comprises infection of said Bacillus megaterium in said intraocular space or cavity of said subject, and which kit or device further comprises a tool for obtaining a sample from said intraocular space or cavity of said subject.
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