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Laboratory diagnosis of lymphocytic choriomeningitis.

Authors :
Hotchin J
Sikora E
Source :
Bulletin of the World Health Organization [Bull World Health Organ] 1975; Vol. 52 (4-6), pp. 555-9.
Publication Year :
1975

Abstract

Current laboratory methods for the diagnosis of lymphocytic choriomeningitis are discussed, mainly from the point of view of recent improvements. The use of sentinel guinea-pigs is suggested for the detection of lymphocytic choriomeningitis infection in animal colonies.

Subjects

Subjects :
Animals
Fluorescent Antibody Technique
Guinea Pigs
Humans
Laboratory Infection prevention & control
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis microbiology
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis prevention & control
Mice
Viral Plaque Assay
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis diagnosis

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0042-9686
Volume :
52
Issue :
4-6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
782737

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