Article
First detection of enteric adenoviruses genotype 41 in recreation spring areas of Taiwan.
Environmental science and pollution research international - 1 Aug 2017
Shih Yi-Jia, Tao Chi-Wei, Tsai Hsin-Chi, Huang Wen-Chien, Huang Tung-Yi, Chen Jung-Sheng, Chiu Yi-Chou, Hsu Tsui-Kang, Hsu Bing-Mu
Abstract excerpt
Human adenoviruses (HAdVs) are DNA viruses found in recreational water, such as water parks and swimming pools. Human adenovirus 41 (HAdV-41) is the most common serotype detected and is a leading cause of acute diarrheal disease. The focus of this study is to determine the prevalence of HAdVs in hot springs. Of 57 samples collected from four different geological sites, 16 samples have shown evidence of HAdVs...
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