A study on the occurrence of human enteric viruses in salad vegetables and seafood and associated health risks for consumers in Mauritius
Hudaa Neetoo,
Khousboo Juggoo,
Hena Johaheer
et al.
Abstract:Norovirus (NOV) and hepatitis A virus (HAV) are human enteric viruses of major concern worldwide. Salad vegetables and molluscan shellfish are highly susceptible to contamination by NOV and HAV and can pose a health threat when consumed raw. The objective of this study was to determine the occurrence of NOV and HAV in lettuce, watercress, tomatoes, and oysters using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and assess the health risks associated with consumption of these commodities by semi-quantitative risk asses… Show more
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