[C-type virus particles in lymphocytes cultured from cows with persistant lymphocytosis. Preliminary results on French cattle stock].

C type virus particles were shown in cultures of lymphocytes originating from cows with persistent lymphocytosis. These observations on French cattle are in complete accordance with data previously obtained in the USA. Viral replication is highly stimulated by the addition of phytohemagglutinin in the culture medium. Several morphological and biological properties, specific to the bovine virus differentiate this virus from C type viruses of other species.