New cell line rapidly detects African swine fever virus

Scientists have identified a new way to detect the presence of live African swine fever virus (ASFV) that minimizes the need for samples from live animals and provides easier access to veterinary labs that need to diagnose the virus, according to the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
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MA-104 cells were infected with the indicated virus in the presence of red blood cells. Hemadsorption was observed 24 h after infection.
MA-104 cells were infected with the indicated virus in the presence of red blood cells. Hemadsorption was observed 24 h after infection.

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