The Use Of Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays To Detect Antibodies Of The Colorado Tick Fever Virus

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Harmon, Charleen
Advisor
Rev. Joseph Harrington
Douglas Abbott
Rev. J. Eugene Peoples
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Date of Issue
1985-04-01
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Title
The Use Of Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays To Detect Antibodies Of The Colorado Tick Fever Virus
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thesis
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Abstract
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was attempted to determine antibody titers of serum from potential Colorado tick fever victims. An exemplary assay of influenza A monoclonal antibodies worked very well. After turning to the elucidation of optimal reagent purifications and titrations, a high degree of non-specificity was found. The numerous non-specific reactions which were observed necessitate the need for further development of the technique by the State of Montana Health and Environmental Sciences virology department.
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Bachelor's
Semester
Spring
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Life & Environmental Sciences