A virus precipitation method for concentration & detection of avian influenza viruses from environmental water resources & its possible application in outbreak investigations.

Journal: The Indian journal of medical research
PMID: 32048625

Abstract

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Avian influenza (AI) viruses have been a major cause of public health concern. Wild migratory birds and contaminated environmental sources such as waterbodies soiled with bird droppings play a significant role in the transmission of AI viruses. The objective of the present study was to develop a sensitive and user-friendly method for the concentration and detection of AI viruses from environmental water sources.

Authors

  • Shailesh D Pawar
    Avian Influenza Group, ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
  • Sachin S Keng
    Avian Influenza Group, ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
  • Deeksha S Tare
    Avian Influenza Group, ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
  • Anil L Thormothe
    Avian Influenza Group, ICMR-National Institute of Virology-Microbial Containment Complex, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
  • Gajanan N Sapkal
    Diagnostic Virology Group, ICMR-National Institute of Virology-Microbial Containment Complex, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
  • B Anukumar
    ICMR-National Institute of Virology-Kerala Unit, Government TD Medical College Hospital, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
  • Kavita S Lole
    Hepatitis Group, ICMR-National Institute of Virology-Microbial Containment Complex, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
  • Jayati Mullick
    Avian Influenza Group, ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
  • Devendra T Mourya
    ICMR-National Institute of Virology-Microbial Containment Complex, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

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