METHODS FOR CONTINUOUS CULTURING OF THE OBLIGATE INTRACELLULAR SPOROZOEA IN THE ASEXUAL PHASE OF DEVELOPMENT FOR PREPARING AN ANTIPROTOZOAL VACCINE

摘要

The invention relates to a method of excysting and growing protozoal oocysts by in vitro tissue culture resulting in production of a continuous culture of merozoites. The invention also provides an economical and reliable supply of cultured Eimeria sp. for vaccine production, assays and research. Domesticated avians that have been vaccinated using the provied Eimeria sp. are also provided.