Enteric viruses, somatic coliphages and Vibrio species in marine bathing and non-bathing waters in Italy.
Mar Pollut Bull
; 149: 110570, 2019 Dec.
Article
de En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31542593
ABSTRACT
Microbial safety of recreational waters is a significant public health issue. In this study we assessed the occurrence and quantity of enteric viruses in bathing and non-bathing waters in Italy, in parallel with microbial faecal indicators, somatic coliphages and Vibrio spp. Enteric viruses (aichivirus, norovirus and enterovirus) were detected in 55% of bathing water samples, including samples with bacterial indicator concentrations compliant with the European bathing water Directive. Aichivirus was the most frequent and abundant virus. Adenovirus was detected only in non-bathing waters. Somatic coliphages were identified in 50% bathing water samples, 80% of which showed simultaneous presence of viruses. Vibrio species were ubiquitous, with 9 species identified, including potential pathogens (V. cholerae, V. parahaemoylticus and V. vulnificus). This is the first study showing the occurrence and high concentration of Aichivirus in bathing waters and provides original information, useful in view of a future revision of the European Directive.
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Texte intégral:
1
Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Eau de mer
/
Plage pour la baignade
Limites:
Humans
Pays/Région comme sujet:
Europa
Langue:
En
Journal:
Mar Pollut Bull
Année:
2019
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Italie