ATCC? Number:VR-1575?
Classification: Chlamydiaceae
Agent: Chlamydophila pecorum (Fukushi and Hirai) Everett et al.
Strain: Ovine Polyarthritis strain IPA (Iowa polyarthritis)
Original Source: derived from existing strain (This is a tissue culture adapted version of ATCCVR-629. ATCCVR-629 was isolated from sheep's joint fluid in Iowa.)
Depositors: LA Page, ATCC
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : McCoy ATCCCRL-1696
alternate: chicken embryo
alternate: guinea pig
alternate: turkey
Incubation : Temperature: 37.0°C
Duration: 48 to 72 hours. For best results cells should be 24 to 48 hours old and 90-100% confluent.
Atmosphere: 5% CO2 in air recommended.
Effect : in vitro effects: CPE, subtle - monolayer dirty looking with cell degeneration
Store at : -70°C (or colder)
References : 33724: Page LA, Cutlip RC. Chlamydial polyarthritis in Iowa lambs. Iowa Vet. 39: 10-18, 1968.