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Rotavirus contamination of surface waters from the northwest of Argentina.
- Source :
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Journal of Water & Health . Jun2020, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p409-415. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Fecal pollution of water is a serious concern because it is associated with the transmission of pathogens. The aim of this study was to analyze the occurrence of group A rotavirus (RVA) in surface waters from the Arias--Arenales River in Salta, a northern city in Argentina, and to define possible sources of fecal viral pollution. A total of 116 water samples were analyzed and RVA was detected in 3.4% (95% CI: 0.1-7.0%), with concentrations ranging from 1.9 X 105 to 3.8 X 106 genome copies per liter. RVA strains were characterized as G1P[8], G4P[8] and G9P[8], which are common genotypes circulating in the local population. The Arias--Arenales River presented unusual and sporadic contamination by RVA, originated from stormwater discharges and a variety of non-identified sources, and support the essential need of viral indicators for enhanced monitoring of water quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14778920
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Water & Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 144305362
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2166/wh.2020.005