A cell layer with a visible cytopathic effect (IMAGE)

Institut Pasteur

A cell layer with a visible cytopathic effect

Caption

On the left, a cell layer not damaged by the viruses. On the right, a cell layer with a visible cytopathic effect (CPE); the cells infected by the virus have been destroyed.

Credit

Credit: Institut Pasteur/CNR for Respiratory Viruses at the Institut Pasteur.

Usage Restrictions

Credit: Institut Pasteur/CNR for Respiratory Viruses at the Institut Pasteur.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.