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Molecular detection of hepatitis E virus in sewage samples

Authors :
La Rosa, Giuseppina
Iaconelli, Marcello
Vennarucci, Valentina Spuri
Muscillo, Michele
Pourshaban, Manoochehr
Source :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Sept, 2010, Vol. 76 Issue 17-18, 5870-5873
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The occurrence of hepatitis E virus (HEV) through the molecular screening of raw sewage samples collected from urban wastewater treatment plants (WPTs) in different parts of Italy is examined. The results have shown that HEV strains are more widespread than previously thought.

Subjects

Subjects :
Hepatitis E virus -- Distribution
Hepatitis E virus -- Research
Water treatment plants -- Research
Sewage -- Purification
Company distribution practices
Biological sciences

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00992240
Volume :
76
Issue :
17-18
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.244991919

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