ATCC® Number:VR-622™
Classification: Togavirus, Alphavirus
Agent: Highlands J virus deposited as Highlands J. subtype of Western equine encephalomyelitis virus
Strain: B 230
Original Source: Isolated in avian E cultures from plasma samples of blue jay, Florida, 1960
Depositors: RE Shope
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: freeze-dried
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Host Organism : suckling mouse, i.c. inoculation
Effect : Yes, in vivo effects: causes death in host animal
Comments : These items are distributed only within the 50 United States. They are not available for international distribution. The 1993 HHS Pub. No.(CDC)93-8395 recommends all persons working with WEE be vaccinated. 10% sM brain suspension
Related Products: also distributed as:ATCC VR-1252
References : 32775: Henderson JR, et al. A survey for arthropod-borne viruses in south-central Florida. Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg. 11: 800-810, 1962. PubMed: 13953701
