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Studies of viruses in shellfish in relation to public health - FC0703
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Description
R&D
Summary Objectives:-
Develop standard virological methods to detect indicator
viruses and important viral pathogens eg. hepatitis A and
use these to determine the kinectics of uptake and
depuration of human pathogenic viruses.
Key customer purpose:-
Support MAFF's responsibilities towards public health
hazards arising from shellfish consumption by providing a
better understanding of factors affecting contamination of
shellfish with pathogenic viruses and their depuration. |
Objective
1. To establish at FDL methods for the detection in
shellfish of: (a)indicator viruses such as bacteriophages
and enteroviruses, and (b)selected viral pathogens such as
hepatitis A.
2. To determine the kinetics of uptake and depuration of
human pathogenic viruses, and major environmental factors
affecting them.
3. To recommend ways to diminish the risk from viral
pathogens in shellfish, including improvements to depuration
techniques, or other methods for removal of contaminating
viruses.
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Time-Scale and Cost
From:
1990
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To:
1995
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Cost: £1,133,792 |
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Contractor / Funded Organisations
CEFAS |
Keywords
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Fields of Study
Fish Health and Aquaculture |