title: A simple and sensitive assay for varicella-zoster virus.
abstract: A plaque assay procedure has been adapted for VZV which, by obviating the need of a preformed cell monolayer, shortens the assay time, and provides improved sensitivity. The size and clarity of the plaques obtained are comparable to those seen in previously-described plaque assay methods for VZV.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology, Medical School, Birmingham, U.K.
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Ilobi
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002460:Cell Line; D003470:Culture Media; D003637:DEAE-Dextran; D014645:Herpesvirus 3, Human / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D013696:Temperature; D014709:Vero Cells; D010948:Viral Plaque Assay
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media; D003637:DEAE-Dextran