First detection of enteric adenoviruses genotype 41 in recreation spring areas of Taiwan

Shih, Yi-Jia; Tao, Chi‐Wei; Tsai, Hsin-Chi; Huang, Wen‐Chien; Huang, Tzu-Yuan; Chen, Jung‐Sheng; Chiu, Yi‐Chun; Hsu, Tsui‐Kang; Hsu, Bing-Mu

doi:10.1007/s11356-017-9513-4

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“…The present review identified six published studies reporting the viruses’ detection in swimming pool waters in tropical countries [114,115,116,117,118,119] (Table 2). The earliest was a study of a primary school outbreak of pharyngoconjunctival fever attributed to swimming in the swimming pool of a school camp [114].…”

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Exotic Tourist Destinations and Transmission of Infections by Swimming Pools and Hot Springs—A Literature Review

Mavridou

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Papatzitze

et al. 2018

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A growing number of people undertake international travel, and yet faster growth of such travel is expected in the tropics. Information on the hazards presented by pool and hot spring waters in tropical countries is very limited. This review aims to collate available information on pool water quality, alongside data on cases and outbreaks associated with swimming in pools in tropical regions affecting both local populations and travellers. Bacteria species commonly causing cases and outbreaks in the tropics as well as elsewhere in the world were excluded, and the review focuses on studies related to pathogens that, with the exception of Cryptosporidium, are unusual in more temperate climates. Studies concerning subtropical countries were included in the light of climate change. Diseases transmitted by vectors breeding in poorly maintained, neglected or abandoned pools were also included. 83 studies dealing with Microsporidia, Leptospira spp., Schistosomas spp., Cryptosporidium spp., Acanthamoeba spp., Naegleria spp., Clostridium trachomatis, viruses, and vectors breeding in swimming pool and hot tub waters, and fulfilling predefined criteria, have been included in our survey of the literature. In conclusion, prevention strategies for pool safety in the tropics are imperative. Public health authorities need to provide guidance to westerners travelling to exotic destinations on how to protect their health in swimming pools.

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confidence: 99%

Exotic Tourist Destinations and Transmission of Infections by Swimming Pools and Hot Springs—A Literature Review

Mavridou

Παππά

Papatzitze

et al. 2018

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“…HAdV41 represented 12 to 77% of overall HAdVs in lake samples collected at recreational beaches in the USA (Xagoraraki et al 2007). The frequent presence of HAdV41 in recreational hot springs in Taiwan has also been recently described (Shih et al 2017).…”

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Quantification of human adenovirus and norovirus in river water in the north-east of France

Sedji

Varbanov

Meo

et al. 2018

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Human adenoviruses (HAdVs) are a major cause of infection and have been proposed as viral indicators of water quality. Human noroviruses (NoV) are the main cause of viral acute gastroenteritis. Quantitative data on the environmental prevalence of both viruses are needed. The genomes of HAdVs enteric adenovirus type 41 (HAdV41) and noroviruses of genogroups I and II (NoV GGI and GGII) were quantified over a 6-month period in a river located in north-eastern France. The samples were collected downstream from the discharge of a wastewater treatment plant. The viruses were concentrated using a glass wool method and the viral genomes were quantified using digital droplet PCR (ddPCR). All river water samples (15/15) were positive for the genomes of HAdVs, HAdV41, NoV GGI and NoV GGII. Concentrations of HAdVs, HAdV41 and NoV GII genomes were similar and HAdV41 represented ~ 80% of HAdVs. Infectious HAdVs were quantified in these samples using an integrated cell culture-quantitative PCR method (ICC-qPCR); they were detected in 93% (14/15) and quantified in 53% (8/15) of the samples. Thus, infectious HAdVs represented 0.3 to 12.2% of total HAdV particles detected by ddPCR. Infectious HAdV41 particles were found in 73% (11/15) of the samples. This common presence of pathogenic enteric viruses underlines the impact of wastewater discharge on quality of surface waters and may constitute a threat for human health. The relative abundance of genome of HAdV41 underlines the need for studies focusing on the specific detection of its infectious forms along water cycle.

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“…Human adenoviruses (HAdV) are DNA viruses found in recreational waters. Human adenovirus 41 (HAdV-41) is the most common serotype detected and is a leading cause of acute diarrheal disease [32].…”

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“…A study conducted in the hot spring areas of Taiwan found that the highest prevalence of HAdVs was in the public area and bathing in hot spring facilities. Of the 57 samples modified in the study from four different geological sites, 16 samples (28.1%) contained HAdV-41 [32].…”

Section: Viruses A) Adenovirusesmentioning

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Scientific discussion of selected viruses including COVID-19 in hot springs

Sánchez

Mehrvar

McCarthy

et al. 2020

2020 Congreso Internacional De Innovación Y Tendencias en Ingeniería (CONIITI)

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The objective of this study is to discuss selected viruses including COVID-19 and their potential elimination processes in hot springs. Studies in Colombia are limited and this scientific discussion provides necessary information regarding these viruses. This includes studies both in Colombia and international levels on the following subjects: i) the presence of viruses in hot springs, ii) the non-oxidative water treatment in hot springs, iii) the elimination strategies of viruses; and iv) the influence of COVID-19 in hot springs. The results of this discussion indicate that in order for thermal waters to guarantee the elimination of the viruses originating from faecal and nonfaecal derived, and the COVID-19 virus, a monitoring scheme is required to identify an effective disinfection of waters to control these pathogens.

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First detection of enteric adenoviruses genotype 41 in recreation spring areas of Taiwan

Cited by 12 publications

References 47 publications

Exotic Tourist Destinations and Transmission of Infections by Swimming Pools and Hot Springs—A Literature Review

Exotic Tourist Destinations and Transmission of Infections by Swimming Pools and Hot Springs—A Literature Review

Quantification of human adenovirus and norovirus in river water in the north-east of France

Scientific discussion of selected viruses including COVID-19 in hot springs

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