Quantification and genotyping of human sapoviruses in the Llobregat river catchment, Spain.

ABSTRACT: Human sapoviruses (SaVs) were quantified and characterized in an 18-month survey conducted along the Llobregat river catchment area in Spain. Sample types included freshwater, untreated and treated wastewater, and drinking water. All genogroups were recovered, and a seasonal distribution was observed. This is the first report of SaV quantification and genotyping in the environment outside Japan.

SUBMITTER: Sano D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3028730 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature