Serological analysis reveals circulation of influenza C viruses, Brazil

Authors

  • Fernando C Motta Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Instituto de Microbiologia Professor Paulo de Góes; Departamento de Virologia
  • Maristela O Luiz Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Instituto de Microbiologia Professor Paulo de Góes; Departamento de Virologia
  • José NSS Couceiro Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Instituto de Microbiologia Professor Paulo de Góes; Departamento de Virologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102000000200017

Keywords:

Influenzavirus C, Hemagglutination inhibition test

Abstract

The circulation of influenza C viruses in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was studied when significant levels of antibodies were detected (56.7%) with hemagglutination inhibition test, used as a standard methodology for influenza virus studies.

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Published

2000-04-01

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 2 (2000)

Section

Notes and Informations

How to Cite

Motta, F. C., Luiz, M. O., & Couceiro, J. N. (2000). Serological analysis reveals circulation of influenza C viruses, Brazil . Revista De Saúde Pública, 34(2), 204-205. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102000000200017