The Use of Leukocyte Cultures for Diagnosing African Swine Fever (ASF)

Abstract

Malmquist and Hay (1960) described the hemadsorption and cytopathic effect produced by African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) in swine bone marrow and leukocyte (buffy coat) cultures. These reactions are particularly useful for differentiating ASF and hog cholera (European Swine Fever) since hog cholera virus does not produce hemadsorption or cytolysis in these cultures.