The morphology of three previously uncharacterized human respiratory viruses that grow in organ culture
JD Almeida, DAJ Tyrrell - Journal of General Virology, 1967 - microbiologyresearch.org
JD Almeida, DAJ Tyrrell
Journal of General Virology, 1967•microbiologyresearch.orgA simple method is described for examining organ cultures by electron microscopy for the
presence of virus particles. The method was used to detect the presence of three hitherto
uncharacterized viruses. Two of these have particles resembling those of infectious
bronchitis of chickens and the third morphologically resembles the parainfluenza group of
viruses.
presence of virus particles. The method was used to detect the presence of three hitherto
uncharacterized viruses. Two of these have particles resembling those of infectious
bronchitis of chickens and the third morphologically resembles the parainfluenza group of
viruses.
Summary
A simple method is described for examining organ cultures by electron microscopy for the presence of virus particles. The method was used to detect the presence of three hitherto uncharacterized viruses. Two of these have particles resembling those of infectious bronchitis of chickens and the third morphologically resembles the parainfluenza group of viruses.
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