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Antigenic analysis of prototype influenza A (H3N2) strains by the antiserum absorption method

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

Gy. Tak´tsy  and
K. Barb
Gy. Tak´tsy
Affiliation:
Department of Virology, National Institute of Public Health, Budapest, Hungary
K. Barb
Affiliation:
Department of Virology, National Institute of Public Health, Budapest, Hungary
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Prototype strains of the influenza A (H3N2) virus can be arranged on a gradient showing the degree of the antigenic drift which the haemagglutinins of the strains have undergone. The demonstration of fine antigenic differences is based on an antiserum absorption test which allows a detailed antigenic analysis of strains. The gradient provides information on variation in strains occurring in different geographical areas and its use may be helpful in differentiating between introduced strains and locally developing variants.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 71 , Issue 3 , September 1973 , pp. 501 - 508
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1973

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