The Cultivation of Poliomyelitis Virus in Tissue Culture of the Human Uterus with Emphasis on the Broader Aspects

Abstract

A historical background of the application of tissue culture technics to the laboratory study of poliomyelitis viruses is given. Tissue cultures are defined briefly and the two types usually applied to poliomyelitis virus studies described. Uses of the technics are outlined and further possible applications in poliomyelitis research suggested.