Human Adenovirus Detection and Genetic Characterization in Irrigation Water from the Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Abdulrahman Alkathiri,
Saleh Eifan,
Atif Hanif
et al.
Abstract:Adenoviruses are considered one of the most persistent enteric pathogens that can penetrate entire aquifer matrices. An ongoing monitoring of irrigation water is essential to mitigate potential public health risks. We investigated the prevalence of human adenoviruses (HAdV) in the groundwater discharge basins of Aluraiji (AW-DB) and Diriyah (DW-DB) and in the irrigation water of Al Harriq (H-IW) and Al Hayer (AH-IW) from January to December 2021. The meteorological impact (temperature, relative humidity, and w… Show more
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