Project 4288
Assessment of Torque Teno Virus as a Viral Pathogen Indicator in Waters
$249,395
Principal Investigator
Jeanine
Plummer
Research Manager
Hyunyoung Jang, PhD
Contractor
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Abstract
This research improves the assessment of viral pathogen risk by demonstrating the use of Torque Teno (TT) virus as an appropriate viral pathogen indicator. The project developed a reliable TT virus assay, assessed the density and occurrence of TT virus in feces and source water, evaluated TT virus behavior through drinking water treatment unit processes, and compared these data for coliforms, coliphages, and enteroviruses. Published in 2013.
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