Rapid Identification and Subtyping of Herpes Simplex Virus by Complement-Dependent Cytotoxicity
- 1 January 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by S. Karger AG in Intervirology
- Vol. 10 (1), 40-43
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000148966
Abstract
A simple method for rapid identification and subtyping of herpes simplex virus from clinical specimens is presented. Inoculated cultures demonstrating cytopathic changes were treated with type-specific cytotoxic antisera against herpes simplex virus and complement. Lysis of cells was revealed by staining with trypan blue. The technique allowed identification and subtyping of herpes simplex virus within 2 h after the appearance of CPE.Keywords
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