ATCC® Number:VR-2575™
Classification: Chlamydiaceae
Agent: Chlamydophila caviae Everett et al. deposited as Guinea pig inclusion conjunctivitis
Strain: Strain: 1
Original Source: Guinea pig conjunctiva
Depositors: Gen-Probe Inc.
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : McCoy cells (ATCCCRL-1696) chicken embryo, yolk sac; guinea pig; McCoy cells (ATCCCRL-1696)
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: inclusions visualized by immunofluorescence Yes, in vivo effects: mild conjuctivitis in guinea pig
Store at : -70C or colder
Comments : Patent deposit, prepared by passage of ATCCVR-813 in McCoy cells (recommended host). In general, inclusions are visible 3-4 days after inoculation of GP eye, vagina, and urethra with approximately 10(3) dilution of the y.s. material. -70C or lower
References : 33919: Murray ES. Guinea pig inclusion conjunctivitis virus. I. Isolation and identification as a member of the Psittacosis-Lymphogranuloma-Trachoma group. J. Infect. Dis. 114: 1-12, 1964. PubMed: 14118043