World Reference Center and Arbovirus Diagnosis.

Abstract

The World Reference Center for Arboviruses identified over 400 viruses and revised the taxonomy of Bunyaviridae, Orbivirus, Rhabdoviridae, Arenaviridae, and Togaviridae. Outbreaks were diagnosed such as Rift Valley fever in Egypt in 1977. Rapid and early diagnosis methods were developed including immunofluorescence and ELISA. Some of these utilized monoclonal antibody. Virus reference strains and antibody were distributed world-wide.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 10, 1984
Accession Number
ADA138209

Entities

People

  • R. E. Shope

Organizations

  • Yale University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arbovirus Infections
  • Arboviruses
  • Arthropod-Borne Encephalitis
  • Birds
  • Bunyaviridae
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Equine Encephalitis
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microbiology
  • Rift Valley Fever
  • Ticks
  • Togaviridae
  • Virus Diseases
  • Viruses
  • Zoonoses

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Virology (or Medical Virology).