Abstract
Infection of primary human cells with a rubella variant carrying DNA polymerase activity resulted in persistent infection; infection with wild type virus caused death of the infected cells and a cytopathic effect.
MeSH terms
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Culture Techniques
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DNA-Directed DNA Polymerase / genetics
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DNA-Directed DNA Polymerase / metabolism*
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Genetic Variation
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Humans
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Rubella virus / enzymology
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Rubella virus / genetics
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Rubella virus / growth & development*
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Transfection
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Virus Replication
Substances
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DNA-Directed DNA Polymerase