ATCC® Number:VR-2004™
Classification: Nidovirales, Coronaviridae, Coronavirus, Group 1
Agent: Feline coronavirus deposited as Feline infectious peritonitis virus
Strain: DF2
Original Source: Spleen of cat with typical FIP disease
Depositors: EV Davis
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : CRFK cells (ATCCCCL-94) feline kidney cells; CRFK cells (ATCCCCL-94)
Incubation : Temperature: 37.0°C Duration: 4-5 days
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Cytopathic effects (Corona-type) Yes, in vivo effects: death in cat
Comments : Cross reacts with canine coronavirus, TGE and human 229B. No known HA. Cross reacts with canine coronavirus, TGE and human 229B. No known HA.
References : 24698: Evermann JF, et al. Characterization of a feline infectious peritonitis virus isolate. Vet. Pathol. 18: 256-265, 1981. PubMed: 7467085