World Reference Center for Arboviruses
Abstract
The World Reference Center for Arboviruses identified 197 viruses and revised the taxonomy of the Quaranfil serogroup, rhabdoviruses, phleboviruses, and orbiviruses. Techniques for rapid and early diagnosis of arbovirus disease were refined and transferred as technology to users internationally. Virus reference reagents (2,258 ampoules) of over 200 viruses were distributed world- wide. Keywords: Arbovirus, Serological diagnosis, ELISA, Complement-fixation neutralization, Serosurvey, Rift Valley fever, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Rapid diagnosis, Flavivirus.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA202925
Entities
People
- Robert E. Shope
Organizations
- Yale University