Impact of Xynthia Tempest on Viral Contamination of Shellfish

Viral contamination in oyster and mussel samples was evaluated after a massive storm with hurricane wind named "Xynthia tempest" destroyed a number of sewage treatment plants in an area harboring many shellfish farms. Although up to 90% of samples were found to be contaminated 2 days after the disaster, detected viral concentrations were low. A 1-month follow-up showed a rapid decrease in the number of positive samples, even for norovirus.

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Grodzki Marco, Ollivier Joanna, Le Saux Jean-Claude, Piquet Jean-Come, Noyer Mathilde, Le Guyader Soizick (2012). Impact of Xynthia Tempest on Viral Contamination of Shellfish. Applied And Environmental Microbiology. 78 (9). 3508-3511. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.07604-11, https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00079/18992/

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