Influenza A virus (H3N2)

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Influenza A virus (H3N2) strain A/Hong Kong/8/68 is propagated in SPF embryonated chicken eggs. This strain was isolated in 1968 from a human patient in Hong Kong and has applications in influenza research and in testing disinfectants and virucides. ATCC recommends this strain for use in the tests described in Federal Specifications A-A-1438, A-A-1439, A-A-1440, A-A-1441, and A-A-1443 where only the taxon is specified.

Product category: Viruses
Product type: Animal virus
Classification: Orthomyxoviridae, Alphainfluenzavirus
Strain designation: A/Hong Kong/8/68
Genome sequenced strain: Yes
Isolation source: Patient
Geographical isolation: China; Hong Kong
Applications: Infectious disease research

Respiratory disease research
Product format: Frozen
Storage conditions: -70°C or colder

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Dulbecco's Phosphate Buffered Saline (D-PBS), 1X

30-2200

General

Specific applications: Testing disinfectants
Testing virucides
This strain is recommended by ATCC for use in the tests described in Federal Specifications A-A-1438, A-A-1439, A-A-1440, A-A-1441, and A-A-1443 where only the taxon is specified.
Cross-reacts in HAI test with A2 strains at low dilutions.
Influenza Research

Characteristics

Comments: Type H3N2
This strain is recommended by ATCC for use in the tests described in Federal Specifications A-A-1438, A-A-1439, A-A-1440, A-A-1441, and A-A-1443 where only the taxon is specified. Cross-reacts in HAI tests with A2 strains at low dilutions.
Mycoplasma contamination: Not detected

Handling information

Host: SPF chicken embryonated eggs, 10-11 days
Effects: hemagglutination of red blood cells
Temperature: 37°C
Atmosphere: No CO₂
Incubation: 2-3 days with humidity and non-CO₂ incubator
Recommendation for infection: Dilute virus in D-PBS prior to inoculation.
Handling notes: This strain cross-reacts in HAI tests with A2 strains at low dilutions.
Key abbreviations: °C, Degrees Celsius

CE, Chicken embryo

CO₂, Carbon dioxide

D-PBS, Dulbecco's Phosphate-buffered saline

RBC, Red blood cell

SPF, Specific pathogen free

Quality control specifications

Volume: 1.0 mL
Verification method: Whole-genome Sequencing

History

Deposited as: Influenza A2
Depositors: MT Coleman
Type of isolate: Human
Year of origin: 1968
Special collection: NCRR Contract

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References

Curated Citations

ASTM International Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Antimicrobial Agents Against Viruses in Suspension. West Conshohocken, PA (Reapproved 2002).

ASTM International Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Virucidal Agents Intended for Inanimate Environmental Surfaces. West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International;ASTM Standard Test Method E 1053-97 (Reapproved 2002).

. . Morbid. & Mortality Weekly Report (NCDC) 17(33): 305, 1968.

. . WHO Weekly Epid. Record 43: 401, 1968.

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