Rinderpest Virus Sequestration and Use in Posteradication Era

Abstract

After the 2011 declaration of rinderpest disease eradication, we surveyed 150 countries about rinderpest virus stocks. Forty-four laboratories in 35 countries held laboratory-attenuated strains, field strains, or diagnostic samples. Vaccine and reagent production and laboratory experiments continued. Rigorous standards are necessary to ensure that stocks are kept under safe conditions.

Keywords

• Rinderpest
• eradication
• viruses
• virus sequestration
• ruminants
• vaccine