ATCC? Number:VR-295?
Classification: Orthomyxoviridae, Influenzavirus B
Agent: Influenza B virus
Strain: B/Taiwan/2/62
Original Source: patient in Taiwan, 1962
Depositors: AP Kendal
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : 10 day chicken embryo, i.a. inoculation chicken embryo
Incubation : Atmosphere: air, 100% Temperature: 34.0°C Duration: 2 to 3 days
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Allantoic fluid agglutinates chicken and guinea pig RBC
References : 33461: Green IJ, et al. The isolation and characterization of a new Influenza Type B virus on Taiwan. Am. J. Hyg. 79: 107-112, 1964. PubMed: 14114349