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Trojan horse: Amoebae as carriers for human Norovirus and Adenovirus

Presse/Medien: Zeitung/MagazinOnline

Beschreibung

A new study published in Water & Ecology reveals that common waterborne amoebae can ingest and protect human viruses, extending their environmental persistence.

Thema

Human norovirus (HNoV) and human adenovirus (HAdV) - major causes of acute viral gastroenteritis worldwide - are transmitted through contaminated water and food. The study shows these viruses can enter and persist within FLA, including Vermamoeba vermiformisAcanthamoeba polyphaga, and Willaertia magna.

Zeitraum25 Sept. 2025

Medienabdeckung

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Medienabdeckung

  • Titel Trojan horse: Amoebae as carriers for human Norovirus and Adenovirus
    BekanntheitsgradInternational
    Medienbezeichnung/OutletThe Microbiologist
    MedienformatWeb
    Land/GebietUSA/Vereinigte Staaten
    Datum der Veröffentlichung25.09.2025
    BeschreibungHuman norovirus (HNoV) and human adenovirus (HAdV)—major causes of acute viral gastroenteritis worldwide—are transmitted through contaminated water and food. The study shows these viruses can enter and persist within FLA, including Vermamoeba vermiformis, Acanthamoeba polyphaga, and Willaertia magna.
    Produzent/AutorLinda Stewart
    URLhttps://www.the-microbiologist.com/news/trojan-horse-amoebae-as-carriers-for-human-norovirus-and-adenovirus/6844.article
    PersonenMats Leifels