Susceptibility of Syrian Hamster ( Cricetus auratus ) to Viruses of St. Louis and Japanese B Encephalitis

Abstract

Conclusions

The Syrian hamster (Cricetus auratus) is highly susceptible to cerebral infection with the viruses of St. Louis and of Japanese B encephalitis and should prove valuable in certain types of investigation where the use of mice or monkeys is not feasible. Both viruses easily propagate in the brain of this host and attain a titer comparable to that achieved in mouse-brain.