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. 1979;57(1):105-8.

Recovery of viruses from field samples of raw, digested, and lagoon-dried sludges

S A Sattar, J C Westwood

Recovery of viruses from field samples of raw, digested, and lagoon-dried sludges

S A Sattar et al. Bull World Health Organ. 1979.

Abstract

In a 22-month study, viruses were detected in 84% (62/74) of raw, 53% (19/36) of anaerobically digested, and 39% (11/28) of lagoon-dried sludge samples. Lagoon sludge contained detectable viruses (reovirus and enterovirus groups) even after 8 months of retention. Because of such prolonged virus survival in sludge, care must be taken in its disposal or utilization.

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