First Complete Genomic Sequence of a Rabies Virus from the Republic of Tajikistan Obtained Directly from a Flinders Technology Associates Card.

A brain homogenate derived from a rabid dog in the district of Tojikobod, Republic of Tajikistan, was applied to a Flinders Technology Associates (FTA) card. A full-genome sequence of rabies virus (RABV) was generated from the FTA card directly without extraction, demonstrating the utility of these cards for readily obtaining genetic data.

[Use of fluorescent probes for identifying certain animal viruses and antibodies to them].

Virus adsorption on cell receptors changed the state of cellular membranes, as was shown on a model of 25 viruses belonging to 13 families. This is indicated by an increase in the fluorescence of the DSM probe. Homologous antibodies block the virus adsorption on the cell membrane, this permitting identification of viruses and detection of antibodies to them.

[A rapid solid-phase immunoenzyme method in the diagnosis of viral infections].

An accelerated solid-phase enzyme-immunoassay has been developed which permits identification of antigens and antibodies to them within 30-40 min, even directly at the site of specimen collection. The method was tested on the models of foot-and-mouth disease virus, vesicular disease of swine, vesicular exanthema of swine, Aujeszky's disease, leukemia, and coronavirus infection of cattle.