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Rickettsia canadensis (ATCC^® VR-1444^™)

Classification: Rickettsiae / Product Format: frozen

Permits and Restrictions	View Permits
Classification	Rickettsiae
Agent	Rickettsia canadensis
Strain	CA410
Biosafety Level	2 Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Isolation	Haemaphysalis leporispalustris in California
Product Format	frozen
Storage Conditions	-70°C or colder

Comments	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).
Effect on Host	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

Recommended Host	chicken embryo; Vero cells (ATCC CCL-81) chicken embryo; guinea pig; Microtus species
Growth Conditions	Temperature: 35°C Incubation: 35°C 8 days in CE; 34°C-35°C 8-10 days in Vero cells

Effect on Host	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

Name of Depositor	RN Philip, T Hackstadt
Special Collection	NCRR Contract
Source	Haemaphysalis leporispalustris in California
References	Philip RN, et al. Identification of an isolate of Rickettsia canada from California. Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg. 31: 1216-1221, 1982. PubMed: 6756179

Permits	These permits may be required for shipping this product: Customers located in the state of Hawaii will need to contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to determine if an Import Permit is required. A copy of the permit or documentation that a permit is not required must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment.
Basic Documentation	Product Sheet Certificate of Analysis SDS