[Localization of specific antigen in the organs of animals inoculated with live measles vaccine].

There was a short-lived localization of the antigen of the attenuated measles virus in the neurons and the vessels of the brain in the newborn mice and hamsters inoculated subcutaneously with live measles vaccine. In adult animals the virus specific antigen was revealed in the lymphoid system only. As to the brain tissue of the inoculated animals, the symptoms of serous meningitis and vascular disturbances were observed for a brief period of time. The vaccinal measles virus was not isolated from the brain tissue with the aid of the biotest on tissue culture.