ATCC? Number:VR-422?
Classification: Bunyaviridae,Orthobunyavirus
Agent: Koongol virus
Strain: MRM 31
Original Source: Culex annulirostris, Australia, 1960
Depositors: Yale Arbovirus Research Unit
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: freeze-dried
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Host Organism : suckling mouse, i.c. inoculation
Incubation : Duration: 4-5 days
Effect : Yes, in vivo effects: causes death in host animal
Comments : HA produced (Opt. pH 6.0). Related to Wongal.
References : 24598: et al., Doherty RL. . Aust. J. Exp. Biol. Med. Sci. 41: 17, 1963.