DIAGNOSTIC VETERINARY VIROLOGY II

Graduate

This practical course deals with the isolation and identification of viruses in cell culture, chick embryos or animals and their detection using immunoassays. Tutorials utilize selected clinical cases to familiarize the student with the interpretation of laboratory test results. Current trends in diagnostic virology, serology and vaccinology are covered in group discussions on assigned readings in scientific literature. PREREQUISITE: VPM 8470 and permission of the instructor. HOURS OF CREDIT: 3 LAB/SEMINARS: 2 hours TUTORIAL: 4 hours