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Project #292

Rapid PCR-Based Monitoring of Infectious Enteroviruses in Drinking Water

$294,587
Completed
Principal Investigator
Ian
Pepper
Research Manager
Kate A Martin
Contractor
University of Arizona
Microbes & Pathogens
Groundwater Management & Protection
Water Quality
Monitoring
Final Report

Abstract

Evaluates the application of an integrated cell culture-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methodology to rapidly detect infectious viruses in groundwater. Includes optimization of the integrated technique for specific detection of human enteric viruses and a study of the effects of various disinfectants on molecular, cultural, and integrated detection techniques. Published in 2001.