Human Viruses in Water
Perspectives in Medical Virology
By- Albert Bosch, Department of Microbiology, School of Biology, Barcelona, Spain
This book provides overviews and updates on basic research, diagnosis, epidemiology, and public health on enteric viruses, as well as on treatment and intervention to prevent their waterborne transmission. Data are presented and interpreted by leading researchers in the field in 13 chapters. An essential resource for virologists, epidemiologists, medical and public health professionals, graduate students and postdoctoral scientists at various levels of their careers.
Audience
Virologists, epidemiologists, medical professionals, public health professionals
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Perspectives in Medical Virology
Perspectives in Medical Virology
Hardbound, 306 Pages
Published: October 2007
Imprint: Elsevier
ISBN: 978-0-444-52157-6
Contents
- Overview of health-related water virologyWaterborne gastroenteritis virusesEnteric hepatitis virusesEnteroviruses with special reference to poliovirus and poliomyelitis eradicationVirus occurrence and survival in environmental watersVirus removal in water treatmentsGlobal supply of virus safe drinking waterWaterborne Viruses: Assessing the RisksThe Detection of Waterborne VirusesViruses in shellfishIndicators of waterborne enteric virusesQuality control, environmental monitoring and regulationsRecent advances and future needs in environmental virology
