Seed stock should be propagated in SPF or barrier-reared chickens to preserve the viruses present in the current stock.
Biosafety Level
2
Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Isolation
Blood of duckling infected with Plasmodium lophurae
Product Format
frozen
Storage Conditions
-70°C
Comments
Seed stock should be propagated in SPF or barrier-reared chickens to preserve the viruses present in the current stock.
Effect on Host
Necrosis of liver and spleen
Death
Recommended Host
duck
duck; chicken
Growth Conditions
Incubation: 7 days
Name of Depositor
JJ Solomon
Source
Blood of duckling infected with Plasmodium lophurae
References
Trager W. A new virus of ducks interfering with development of malaria parasite (Plasmodium lophurae). Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 101: 578-582, 1959. PubMed: 13675324
