Animal Inoculation - Types of Cultivation of Human Viruses
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Some animals (e.g. rodents, primates) have to be used to culture certain viruses in order to study antiviral and vaccine effectiveness, and also as a source of cell lines for cell cultures.
ANIMAL INOCULATION - TYPES OF CULTIVATION OF HUMAN VIRUSES
Some animals (e.g.
rodents, primates) have to be used to culture certain viruses in order to study
antiviral and vaccine effectiveness, and also as a source of cell lines for
cell cultures. The use of animals follows strict ethical guidelines and is
extremely expensive. A number of controls ensuring that the animals are free
from diseases must be observed. Where animals are used to grow viruses or to
test an antiviral or vaccine, growth of the virus is indicated by signs of
disease or death.
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