Adénovirus infectieuses et norovirus dans les eaux de baignade pourraient poser un risque pour la santé

Adénovirus infectieuses et norovirus dans les eaux de baignade pourraient poser un risque pour la santé

...Dans ce contexte, 16 groupes de recherche du projet Virobathe, qui est financé par les fonds communautaires, a analysé la présence d'adénovirus (virus de l'ADN) et les norovirus (qui ont de l'ARN et la gastro-entérite cause) de 1410 échantillons d'eau de baignade, à la fois douce et eau de mer , dans neuf pays européens. En Espagne, par exemple, les scientifiques de l'Université de Barcelone (UB) a porté sur les plages à Gavà...

Hepatitis A Risks rise with flood waters

Risks rise with flood waters - LivewellNebraska.com

Hepatitis A is contracted the same way as cholera. It causes inflammation of the liver, but a vaccination would prevent an infection, according to the CDC.

Hepatitis affects everyone — GROUP HEALTH CENTRE COLUMN - The Sault Star - Ontario, CA

Hepatitis affects everyone — GROUP HEALTH CENTRE COLUMN - The Sault Star - Ontario, CA

Hep A is transmitted through contact with food or water contaminated with the virus...

Are Restaurant Plates a Source of Viral Infections? Food Safety Expert Shares Latest Research, Tips on Keeping Kitchenware Germ-Free

Are Restaurant Plates a Source of Viral Infections? Food Safety Expert Shares Latest Research, Tips on Keeping Kitchenware Germ-Free

...Norovirus is responsible for 90% of epidemic non- bacterial cases of gastroenteritis and is commonly associated with illnesses seen on cruise ships and other “closed communities” where the virus can spread easily. Building off these research results, which are currently being compiled, the team will next investigate if Hepatitis A and the avian flu virus are able to get past current washing and sanitization protocols...

norovirus continues to be a Problem

norovirus | Our Blogs

Norovirus continues to be a problem with vacation destinations. Cruise ships, hotels, and other places of assembly seem to be a real problem for people on vacation. This is not the way I want to spend my vacation. Much planning, time, and money go into vacations whether for yourself or the entire family and having it ruined by illness can be very discouraging.

Norovirus, is a very real illness that causes diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Most often it lasts just a few days but is highly contagious. It is often passed from person to person, through food handlers that have not washed their hands properly, contact with contaminated surfaces, and inhalation of norovirus droplets. Most people recover in a short period of time but those with compromised immune systems could be at risk for a more lengthy illness or complications.

The Majestic Templestowe Hotel will be closed for a week for cleaning because 30 people were victims to the suspected Norovirus in recent weeks. Apparently this is not the first time this hotel has had problems with illness outbreaks, the article states. Irwin Mitchell illness experts, fear the closing and opening and reclosing of the hotel indicates lack of eradication of possible Norovirus pathogens the first time. Proper cleaning and sanitation of surfaces, hand washing, and air purification are essential if the dreaded Norovirus is to be eradicated in indoor environments. Many viruses cannot be filtered out of the air and must be eliminated by using photocatalytic oxidation. Studies have shown photocatalytic oxidation does destroy airborne pathogens. Learn about this technology and understand why it works. The Zandair^TM website has a lot of information to aid you in this learning process. We hope you find this information useful in deciding how important air purification is in the indoor air environment.

Levels of Endemicity for Hepatitis E Virus (HEV)

Levels of Endemicity for Hepatitis E Virus (HEV)
Source : cdc

Happy as a Clam? Maybe Not. - Hepatitis A

Happy as a Clam? Maybe Not. - Watching the Watchers

The expression "Happy as a Clam" comes with new meaning as hepatitis A virus has been detected in clams, mussels, and oysters in markets for human consumption. As bivalve shellfish are excellent bio-accumulators of contaminants and chemicals, it is no surprise that they also harbor waterborne viruses such as hepatitis A in areas with poor sanitation. Since hepatitis A virus is spread via the fecal-oral route, food-borne outbreaks due to ingestion of shellfish harvested from polluted waters have not been uncommon.