Emerging Pathogens Laboratory

The University of Iowa, College of Public Health

Department of Epidemiology

Human Viral Isolate Reference Sheet

Catalogue Item Name: HuFluA/N64/Iowa/2006

Classification: Human H3N2 Influenza A        

Passage: 1    Culture Host: MDCK cells Time Period Host Cells Infected:  3-5 days

Original Source Information:  This isolate was collected in March 2006 from the nasal swab of a 47 year old male from Iowa.

Method of Identification Confirmation: The sample was typed by sequencing PCR products of a partial region of the Hemaglutanin gene.

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Biosafety Level: 2

Permits/ Forms:  A University of Iowa Material Transfer Agreement form must be accepted prior to distributing this viral isolate.  The point of contact is:

Dwight Ferguson
Emerging Pathogens Laboratory
University of Iowa
2501 Crosspark Rd
Coralville, IA 52241
ph:  319 335-4983
fax:  319 335-4984
cph-CEIDcatalog@uiowa.edu