Decay of infectious adenovirus and coliphages in freshwater habitats is differentially affected by ambient sunlight and the presence of indigenous protozoa communities

Abstract Background Sanitary quality of recreational waters worldwide is assessed using fecal indicator bacteria (FIB), such as Escherichia coli and enterococci. However, fate and transport characteristics of FIB in aquatic habitats can differ from those of viral pathogens which have been identified...

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Main Authors: Brian R. McMinn, Eric R. Rhodes, Emma M. Huff, Asja Korajkic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Virology Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-019-1274-x