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Indication of viruses in shellfish growing waters

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  • Metcalf, T.G.

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Shellfish virology research needs to take some new directions. A vigorous, imaginative program which places primary emphasis upon those enteric virus pathogens and conditions actually involved in shellfish transmitted disease is needed. The initial key goal of such a program would be development of appropriate means for the detection of these particular pathogens, either by recovery in cell or organ cultures, or by immunologic-associated methods of adequate sensitivity and specificity. Designation of a standard method would follow and the health risks for both consumers of virus polluted shellfish, (and) those exposed to secondary infections, could be determined. An informed decision about an acceptable level of risk could then be made. The end result of such a program would be better protection of public health in general, and a possibility that the number of shellfishing waters approved for the taking of shellfish could be increased.

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  • Metcalf, T.G., 1979. "Indication of viruses in shellfish growing waters," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 69(11), pages 1093-1094.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.69.11.1093_3
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.69.11.1093
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