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Influenza A virus (H3N2)

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Influenza A virus (H3N2) strain A/Wisconsin/67/2005 (H3N2) is propagated in SPF chicken embryonated eggs. This strain was isolated in 2005 from a human patient in Wisconsin. It has applications in respiratory disease research and vaccine development.
Product category
Viruses
Product type
Animal virus
Classification
Orthomyxoviridae, Alphainfluenzavirus
Strain designation
A/Wisconsin/67/2005 (H3N2)
Genome sequenced strain
Yes
Isolation source
Isolated from a human in August 31, 2005
Geographical isolation
United States; Wisconsin
Applications
Infectious disease research
Respiratory disease research
Vaccine development
Product format
Frozen
Storage conditions
-70°C or colder
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Required Products

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Detailed product information

General

Specific applications
Respiratory pathogen research
Vaccine research

Characteristics

Comments
The US Food and Drug Administration recommended Influenza A/Wisconsin/67/2005 (H3N2)-like viruses for use as vaccines during the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 Influenza seasons.  The World Health Organization recommended Influenza A/Wisconsin/67/2005 (H3N2)-like viruses for use as vaccines during the 2007 Southern Hemisphere Influenza season.

Handling information

Host
SPF chicken embryonated eggs, 9-11 days
Effects
hemagglutination of red blood cells
Temperature
33°C
Atmosphere
No CO2
Incubation
2 days at 33°C in a humidified, non-CO2 atmosphere.
Recommendation for infection
Inoculate SPF chicken embryonated eggs (intra-allantoic) at 9- to 11-days-old. Dilute virus in D-PBS prior to inoculation.
Handling notes
The US Food and Drug Administration recommended Influenza A/Wisconsin/67/2005 (H3N2)-like viruses for use as vaccines during the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 Influenza seasons. The World Health Organization recommended Influenza A/Wisconsin/67/2005 (H3N2)-like viruses for use as vaccines during the 2007 Southern Hemisphere Influenza season.
Key abbreviations
°C, Degrees Celsius
D-PBS, Dulbecco's Phosphate-buffered saline
RBC, Red blood cell
SPF, Specific pathogen free

Quality control specifications

Volume
0.5 mL
Verification method
Whole-genome Sequencing

History

Deposited as
Influenza A virus (H3N2)
Depositors
P Shult, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
Type of isolate
Human
Year of origin
2005

Legal disclaimers

Intended use
This product is intended for laboratory research use only. It is not intended for any animal or human therapeutic use, any human or animal consumption, or any diagnostic use.
Warranty

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Permits & Restrictions

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If shipping to the U.S. state of Hawaii, you must provide either an import permit or documentation stating that an import permit is not required. We cannot ship this item until we receive this documentation. Contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Plant Industry Division, Plant Quarantine Branch to determine if an import permit is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

Curated Citations

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, et al. Prevention and Control of Influenza: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR Recomm Rep 55(R-10): 1-42, 2006. PubMed: 16874296

Fiore AE, et al. Prevention and control of influenza. Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2007. MMWR Recomm Rep 56(RR-6): 1-54, 2007. PubMed: 17625497

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