Detection of hepatitis A virus in estuarine samples by gene probe assay

Date

1988

Authors

Metcalf, T.G.
Jiang, X.

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Journal ISSN

Volume Title

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

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