Communicable Diseases Intelligence 2020 - Report on ...

Virus isolation . All A(H1)pdm09 and influenza B viral isolates received at the Centre were re-passaged in cell culture (Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) cells), whilst all A(H3) viral isolates were re-passaged in MDCK-SIAT-1 cells.3 Virus isolation in cell culture was also attempted from a selection of original clinical specimens received. ................
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