Comments
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Posesses CF antigens in common with R. typhi and R. prowazekii with antisera prepared in GP, Rab, and Ha; however, MIF test with mouse antisera bled by ear after infection or immunization are quite specific. Highly infectious. May be handled under BL2 conditions (per CDC BMBL 5th edition, 2007).
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Effect on Host
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Cytopathic effects (plaque formation) in tissue culture Death of E, febrile response in GP, plaque formation and CPE in TC. Death of embryo in chicken eggs Febrile response in guinea pig
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