| Literature DB >> 32594312 |
Patrice Bonny1,2,3, Marion Desdouits1, Julien Schaeffer1, Pascal Garry1, Jean Justin Essia Ngang2, Françoise S Le Guyader4,5.
Abstract
Shellfish constitute an important protein source but may be contaminated by viruses from various origins. A study performed on clams collected in Cameroon showed a high prevalence of norovirus and hepatitis A virus. After sequencing, the hepatitis A virus showed similarities with the genotype V simian strains.Entities:
Keywords: Hepatitis A virus; Molecular epidemiology; Shellfish
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32594312 PMCID: PMC7423853 DOI: 10.1007/s12560-020-09432-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Food Environ Virol ISSN: 1867-0334 Impact factor: 2.778