Detection and distribution of rotavirus in raw sewage and creeks in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1993 · Applied and Environmental Microbiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:6774354

Mehnert, D U; Stewien, K E ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Sao Paulo (Brazil)

Rotavirus invection is an important cause of hospitalization and mortality of infants and children in developing countries, especially where the water supply and sewage disposal systems are in precarious conditions. This report describes the detection, quantitation, and distribution of rotaviruses in domestic sewage and sewage polluted creeks in the city of San Paulo. 22 refs., 1 fig., 3 tabs.

• OSTI ID: 6774354
• Journal Information: Applied and Environmental Microbiology; (United States), Vol. 59:1; ISSN 0099-2240
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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