Detection of hepatitis A virus in estuarine samples by gene probe assay
Date
1988
Authors
Metcalf, T.G.
Jiang, X.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Blackwell Scientific Publications
Abstract
The development and use of gene probe assays for rapid, sensitive and specific detection of hepatitis A virus in natural estuarine settings are described. Potentially health hazardous water-borne dissemination of hepatitis A virus was detected by dot hybridization in sewage-polluted estuarine, bayou and lake waters of coastal Texas.
Description
pgs. 296-300.
Keywords
genetics, wastes, water pollution, marine pollution, viruses, public health