ATCC® Number:VR-1400™
Classification: Paramyxoviridae, Pneumovirinae, Pneumovirus
Agent: Human respiratory syncytial virus B deposited as Respiratory syncytial virus
Strain: B WV/14617/85
Original Source: clinical specimen - human (secretion from endotracheal tube of human infant with pneumonia)
Depositors: JE Crowe
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : Sigmodon sp.
Incubation : Atmosphere: 5% CO2 in air recommended Temperature: 37.0°C Duration: 3-8 days; For best results cells should be 24 to 48 hours old and 80-90% confluent (not 100% confluent).
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: CPE (syncytium and cell debris stick to syncytia)
Store at : -70°C (or colder)
Comments : grows poorly in Balb/c mice
