Comparative Studies of Plaque Variants Derived from a Florida Strain of Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis Virus

Abstract

Small- and large-plaque variants of a Florida strain (Fe 3-7c) of Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis virus were studied in vivo and in vitro. The small-plaque variant was less virulent in mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs than the large-plaque variant. The variants could be distinguished by calcium phosphate chromatography. The implications of plaque variants within a mixed virus population are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 09, 1972
Accession Number
AD0753318

Entities

People

  • Carl E. Pedersen Jr.
  • David M. Robinson
  • Donald R. Slocum

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arbovirus Infections
  • Biomedical Research
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Cells
  • Culture Techniques
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Encephalitis
  • Indicator Dyes
  • Intellectual Property
  • Mouth Diseases
  • Rodents
  • Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis
  • Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis Virus
  • Viruses

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Virology (or Medical Virology).