Methods in Environmental Virology
Author: Charles P. Gerba
Publisher:
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 400
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRead and Download eBook Full
Author: Charles P. Gerba
Publisher:
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 400
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Gerald Berg
Publisher: CRC PressI Llc
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9780849362460
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: V. Chalapati Rao
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-03-09
Total Pages: 97
ISBN-13: 1461597617
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWe have attempted to provide a concise and up to date account of human viruses in the environment with attention to basic tools now available for monitoring viruses. We have aimed this introductory volume at young students, teachers and investigators in microbiology, virology, environmental engineering and health sciences. As the routes for virus dissemination become more varied, there is an enhanced potential for causing infection in humans. Improvement in the development of control strategies will alleviate the magnitude of viral pollution of the environment. This volume will introduce the reader to an area of science which of necessity must utilize a variety of disciplines. V.CHALAPATIRAO JOSEPH L. MELNICK v We humbly dedicate this volume to the cherished memory of our parents Contents Preface v 1 Introduction 1 References 9 2 Human enteric viruses in polluted water 10 Enteroviruses 10 Hepatitis A virus 11 Non-A, non-B hepatitis 12 Norwalk and Norwalk-like agents 12 Rotaviruses 13 Adenoviruses 13 Parvoviruses 14 Enteric viruses in the etiology of water-borne disease 14 Summary 16 References 16 3 Monitoring for viruses in wastewater and water 18 Why water should be monitored for viral contamination 18 Methods for monitoring viral contamination 19 Virus isolation from sewage, and surface and drinking water 25 Indicators for viruses 30 Standards for viruses in drinking water 32 Future developments in virus detection 33 Summary 38 References 39 4 Virus removal by treatment processes 41 Advanced waste treatment (tertiary treatment) 46 Disinfection 49 Summary 54 References 54
Author:
Publisher:
Published: 1986
Total Pages: 3
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Gabriel Bitton
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 1980
Total Pages: 344
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Gerald Berg
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2018-01-18
Total Pages: 467
ISBN-13: 1351091360
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book argues, that without methods, there can be no research. Effective research requires effective methods, not always easy to come by. The development of methods in environmental virology became a focus of growing interest about two decades ago. Progress has been significant since that time in pure experimental systems, where there are no interferences, consistent high recoveries of viruses from environmental waters has been achievable for some time. In the natural environment, however, in relatively clean waters, substances such as humic and fulvic acids interfere with viral recoveries and average recovery rates probably do not reach 20%. With sewage sludges and shellfish, recoveries are undoubtedly much lower. Yet, even relatively low viral recovery rates have made possible the detection of viral hazards in drinking waters. The hazards that exist are undoubtedly much greater than those demonstrated with the relatively inefficient methods inefficient methods developed thus far. Improving methods, as they are developed in the years to come, will undoubtedly bring the true extent of the hazards into better perspective.
Author:
Publisher:
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 6
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor:
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 46
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor:
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 2018-06-14
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 0128144165
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnvironmental Virology, Volume 101, the latest in the Advances in Virus Research series, contains new, informative updates on the topic. First published in 1953, this series covers a diverse range of in-depth reviews, providing a valuable overview of the current field of virology. Updates to this release include sections on the host landscape and vector behavior, key determinants of plant virus evolution and emergence, plant virome analysis using spatial metagenomics, host range evolution in generalist viruses, the influence of environment, water-mediated spread and transmission of viruses, viruses transmitted by means other than insect vectors, and more. Contains contributions from leading authorities in the field of virology Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field Features a diverse range of virology topics, including discussions of host landscape and vector behavior and viruses transmitted by means other than insect vectors
Author: Gislaine Fongaro
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2023-06-23
Total Pages: 205
ISBN-13: 1000911411
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnteric pathogenic viruses are a major challenge in public health, as they represent a major concern with a severe global impact to the economy, commerce, and health systems. Consequently, their active monitoring can allow preventive surveillance and the discovery of new viruses, exemplifying an important epidemiological and health control tool. In an unprecedented way, this book addresses the general characteristics of enteric viruses and their environmental transmission, with a particular emphasis on their structures, stability, routes of transmission and the use of bioindicators for epidemiological monitoring and control. In addition, this book will also address the recent developments for viral concentration and detection in environmental and food samples and the challenges for the control of environmental and food viruses to reduce microbiological risk for final consumers.