Physicochemical
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(S)
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Lyophilizes well.
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(S)
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(S)
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Stability of Infectivity (effects) |
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1:1
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0/5 died
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6/6 died (3)
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1:1000
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3.7 dex inact.(5)
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Viable up to six months at 4C in 50% glycerol (3).
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Virion Morphology |
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18-45 nm
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nm
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Membrane filtration (3,4)
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Morphogenesis |
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Hemagglutination |
Yes
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SMB ext. by acetone-ether; sucrose-acetone; fluorocarbon (14)
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Goose
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5.8-6.7
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6.4-6.5
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4-37dC
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37dC
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HA inactivated by trypsin, chymotrypsin and papain (21).
Sensitized erythrocyte agglutination test available (14).
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NT, HI, CF
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HA inactivated by trypsin, chymotrypsin and papain (21).
Sensitized erythrocyte agglutination test available (14).
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