Abstract
Summary
A method is reported for eluting the Lansing strain of poliomyelitis virus from cotton swabs. This virus is eluted best from cotton when the diluent is alkaline at pH 8.0. To obtain optimal mortality (morbidity) rates the eluate should be made acid (pH 4.6, etc.) before it is inoculated into mice.
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