Key result
Enteroviruses from sewage effluent passed into estuary waters and were quickly taken up by oysters, which retained infectious virus for at least 4 months at temperatures below 7 C.
Population
Sewage effluents, seawater, and shellfish (oysters) in an estuarine environment
Design
Other
Follow-up
4 years
Authors
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Oyster intake from cold estuarine waters may pose prolonged viral risk; leaves open needs for targeted shellfish monitoring protocols.
Observational
Enteroviruses from sewage can contaminate estuarine environments and be taken up by oysters, where they remain infectious for prolonged periods at low temperatures.
Metcalf et al. (1968) reported an observational. Enterovirus pollution was evaluated on Enterovirus prevalence and uptake in oysters and seawater. Enteroviruses from sewage effluent passed into estuary waters and were quickly taken up by oysters, which retained infectious virus for at least 4 months at temperatures below 7 C.
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