ATCC? Number:VR-818?
Classification: Reoviridae, Reovirus
Agent: Turkey enteric reovirus
Strain: NC-TEV
Original Source: Small and large intestine and cloaca of turkey from flock with high mortality rate
Depositors: DG Simmons
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: freeze-dried
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Host Organism : primary turkey kidney cells turkeys; primary turkey kidney cells
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Cytopathic effects (plaque formation) in turkey kidney cells
References : 33923: Simmons DG, et al. Isolation and characterization of an enteric reovirus causing high mortality in turkey poults. Avian Dis. 16: 1094-1102, 1972. PubMed: 4344863 33924: Simmons DG, et al. North Carolina turkey enteric virus: further characterization. Avian Dis. 17: 586-593, 1973. PubMed: 4583957