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. 1979 Jan;9(1):154–156. doi: 10.1128/jcm.9.1.154-156.1979

Feline leukemia virus: survival under home and laboratory conditions.

D P Francis, M Essex, D Gayzagian
PMCID: PMC272976  PMID: 219019

Abstract

Feline leukemia virus maintained its infectiousness in cell culture medium at 37 degrees C or lower for at least 48 h. However, virus in saliva or medium was inactivated within a few hours if allowed to dry.

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