Food-borne viruses : progress and challenges by Marion P. G. Koopmans, Dean O. Cliver, Albert Bosch, Michael

By Marion P. G. Koopmans, Dean O. Cliver, Albert Bosch, Michael P. Doyle

Details the distribution, definition, and influence of food-borne viruses, illuminating this significant healthiness obstacle.

  • Summarizes the newest wisdom on those viral traces, their detection and keep an eye on, and linked demanding situations, and issues towards vital new instructions for destiny study.
  • Explores the influence of as a rule detected food-borne viruses and new viruses, equivalent to SARS virus, coronavirus, Nipah virus, and avian influenza virus, on foodstuff practices.
  • Essential analyzing for researchers and practitioners drawn to any point of food-borne viral affliction.

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MARC-ALAIN WIDDOWSON, Epidemiology Branch, Division of Viral Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mailstop A34, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30333. JAN VINJÉ, Respiratory and Enteric Viruses Laboratory Branch, Division of Viral Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30333. 29 30 Widdowson and Vinjé This chapter reviews our current knowledge of food-borne viruses and describes the hurdles to better understanding and ultimate prevention of these infections.

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