An erythrocytic virus of the brazilian tree-frog, Phrynohyas venulosa

Blood erythrocytes of Brazilian tree-frogs, Phrynohyas venulosa were found to frequently contain single, small, densely staining inclusions. Electron microscopy showed these to be icosahedral viral particles which measured from 250-280 nm in diameter; they were devoid of an envelope, and thus differ...

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Main Authors: A. P. Alves de Matos, I. Paperna, R. Lainson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 1995-10-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761995000500023