| Autor: |
Prez, Verónica Emilse, Poma, Hugo Ramiro, Giordano, Georgina Gisela, Victoria, Matías, Nates, Silvia Viviana, Rajal, Verónica Beatriz, Barril, Patricia Angélica |
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Journal of Water & Health; Jun2020, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p409-415, 7p |
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Fecal pollution of water is a serious concern because it is associated with the transmission of pathogens. The aim of this study was to analyze the occurrence of group A rotavirus (RVA) in surface waters from the Arias--Arenales River in Salta, a northern city in Argentina, and to define possible sources of fecal viral pollution. A total of 116 water samples were analyzed and RVA was detected in 3.4% (95% CI: 0.1-7.0%), with concentrations ranging from 1.9 X 105 to 3.8 X 106 genome copies per liter. RVA strains were characterized as G1P[8], G4P[8] and G9P[8], which are common genotypes circulating in the local population. The Arias--Arenales River presented unusual and sporadic contamination by RVA, originated from stormwater discharges and a variety of non-identified sources, and support the essential need of viral indicators for enhanced monitoring of water quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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