Investigations into the protective effect of estuarine sediment on virus survival

摘要: Abstract It has been shown that enteric viruses readily adsorb to estuarine sediments and this association acts prolong their survival in marine waters. This study sought ascertain whether sediment protects virus from any one specific inactivating factor define the properties of responsible for such protection. Laboratory studies demonstrated was capable protecting poliovirus 1 (strain LSc) effects microorganisms, heat salts. An anaerobic environment did not influence survival. The presence bacterial nutrients found enhance survival, possibly by adsorption resulting population; however, organic material naturally present sea-water. Virus appears be most important characteristic interaction retards inactivation.