Presence of enteroviruses and reoviruses in the waters of the Italian coast of the Adriatic Sea.

摘要: EEC directive 76/160 requires member states to apply microbiological and chemico-physical standards for the quality of recreational waters. In observation this regulation, in present study 144 samples seawater were taken over a 12-month period tested determine viral contamination. The collected from coastal waters Italian town Pesaro, which is located on Adriatic Sea. Using cell culture techniques, 32.6% found be contaminated with enteroviruses. Isolation these viruses was most frequent summer months. Thus, our results indicate need increase frequency monitoring eliminate sources