The development of management strategies for control of virological quality in oysters

This laboratory has previously described the development of a PCR method for the detection of small round structured viruses (SRSVs) in shellfish and the use of male-specific RNA bacteriophages as “viral” indicators to predict the occurrence and behaviour of such viruses in shellfish. We now describ...

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Published in:Water science and technology 1998-01, Vol.38 (12), p.29-35
Main Authors: Doré, W. J., Henshilwood, K., Lees, D. N.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This laboratory has previously described the development of a PCR method for the detection of small round structured viruses (SRSVs) in shellfish and the use of male-specific RNA bacteriophages as “viral” indicators to predict the occurrence and behaviour of such viruses in shellfish. We now describe the application of these procedures to monitor oyster harvesting areas, shellfish treatment processes and products sold to the consumer. Oysters are traditionally consumed raw and can be treated to enable them to meet the legislative end-product standard of
ISSN:0273-1223
1996-9732
DOI:10.2166/wst.1998.0492