Detection of Caliciviruses in Water Samples

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Develops a molecular-based assay to detect a broad range of calicivirus strains. Applies the assay to environmental samples and determines the occurrence of caliciviruses in source, finished, and ground waters. Published in 2001.

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Detection of Caliciviruses in Water Samples

Abstract

Resources

Detection of Caliciviruses in Water Samples

Study to Compare Current Fecal Bacteria Monitoring With Fecal Coliphage Monitoring on an Equivalent Volume Basis

Hydrodynamic Distribution of Pathogens in Lakes and Reservoirs

Microbial Source Tracking: Feasibility of a National Database

Determining the role of spectral imaging as an Early Warning System for presence/significance of algal blooms

Rapid Detection and Quantitation of Active Microorganisms

Autonomous in situ Monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms

Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important