title: A simple and rapid test for the identification of clinical herpes simplex virus isolates.
abstract: A simple procedure is described which permits the rapid identification of clinical herpes simplex virus isolates. The test utilizes Staphylococcus aureus to which anti-viral immunoglobulins had been adsorbed. Adherence of the antibody-coated bacteria to virus-infected cells is readily seen by light microscopy. Indirect immuno-fluorescence and the S aureus adherence reaction were found to be approximately of equal sensitivity for the detection of virus antigens.
mesh_terms: D000327:Adsorption; D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D000956:Antigens, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D007158:Immunologic Techniques; D008853:Microscopy; D018139:Simplexvirus / Q000145:classification* / Q000276:immunology; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D000956:Antigens, Viral