Investigations on the presence of enteroviruses in drinking water.
Out of 220 tap-water samples examined, 3.64% were found to contain enteroviruses. The 11 isolates included 3 attenuated poliovirus, 2 Coxsackie A4 and 6 untyped strains. The necessity of improving the treatment of drinking water, especially by disinfection, is outlined.
D004770:Enterovirus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D017955:Poliovirus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D012383:Romania; D014871:Water Microbiology; D014881:Water Supply