ATCC® Number:VR-1411™
Agent: Ehrlichia muris Wen et al.
Strain: Asuke [strain Asuke (Type strain)]
Original Source: Spleen of wild mouse from Japan exhibiting splenomegaly
Depositors: Y Rikihisa
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : mouse mouse and DH82 cells
Effect : Yes, in vivo effects: Splenomegaly in mouse
Comments : Closely related to E. chaffeenses and E. canis. *) Requests for this agent must carry signed statement assuming all risks and responsibility for lab handling. Member of Tribe Ehrlichieae. Prepare stocks by shaking T75 flask to dislodge cells, them centrifuge cells and resuspend in 30ml freezing medium (15% DMSO/ 30% FBS). Classification: Rickettsiae, Tribe Ehrlichieae. 12/7/94 Closely related to E. chaffeenses and E. canis.
References : 33071: Kawahara M, et al. Characterization of Ehrlichial organisms isolated from a wild mouse. J. Clin. Microbiol. 31: 89-96, 1993. PubMed: 8380184 33872: Wen B, et al. Ehrlichia muris sp. nov., identified on the basis of 16S rRNA base sequences and serological, morphological, and biological characteristics. Int. J. Syst. Bacteriol. 45: 250-254, 1995. PubMed: 7537059