Assessment of the Presence of Hepatitis E Virus in Surface Water and Drinking Water in Portugal
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a non-enveloped single-stranded positive-sense RNA virus, belonging to the Hepeviridae family, resistant to environmental conditions, and transmitted by the consumption of contaminated water. This virus is responsible for both sporadic and epidemic outbreaks, leading to th...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Microorganisms |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/5/761 |