| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3397604 | Clinical Microbiology and Infection | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Survival of hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis E virus (HEV) in soil samples spiked with respective viruses was analysed using real-time PCR. Virus-spiked soil samples were incubated at environmental temperature (ET) and 37°C and processed weekly. Both HAV and HEV were less stable at fluctuating ET than at 37°C. Of the 403 soil samples collected in the vicinity of Mutha river, India, 19.1% and 4.9% were found to be contaminated with HAV and HEV, respectively.
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Authors
D. Parashar, P. Khalkar, V.A. Arankalle,