Virology

 

Contact person: Dr Alison Lubisi

E-mail address: LubisiA@arc.agric.za

 

The Virology laboratory renders an extensive diagnostic service including virus isolation, electron microscopy and serology employing all commonly used techniques. We are OIE designated experts for lumpy skin disease, Rift Valley fever, rabies, bluetongue and African horsesickness. Research focuses on epidemiological aspects of viral diseases of Africa.