Direct methods for detecting picorna-like virus from dead and alive Triatomine insects
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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95(3): 323-7, May-Jun. 2000. ilus
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RESUMO
In this work we report four different destructive and non-destructive methods for detecting picorna-like virus particles in triatomines. The methods are based on direct observation under transmission electron microscope and they consist of four ways to prepare samples of presumable infected material. The samples are prepared processing dead or alive insect parts, or even dry or fresh insect feces. The methods can be used as analytical or preparative techniques, for quantifying virus infection and checking virus integrity as well. In this work the four methods are applied in order to detect Triatoma virus (TrV) particles in T. infestans colonies.
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Main subject:
Picornaviridae
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Triatominae
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Insect Viruses
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Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
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Parasitology
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
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