[Research Progress in Norovirus Bioaccumulation in Shellfish]

Bing Du Xue Bao. 2015 May;31(3):313-7.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Noroviruses (NoVs) are one of the most important foodborne viral pathogens worldwide. Shellfish are the most common carriers of NoVs as they can concentrate and accumulate large amounts of the virus through filter feeding from seawater. Shellfish may selectively accumulate NoVs with different genotypes, and this bioaccumulation may depend on the season and location. Our previous studies found various histo-blood group antigens (HBGAs) in shellfish tissues. While HBGAs might be the main reason that NoVs are accumulated in shellfish, the detailed mechanism behind NoV concentration and bioaccumulation in shellfish is not clear. Here we review current research into NoV bioaccumulation, tissue distribution, seasonal variation, and binding mechanism in shellfish. This paper may provide insight into controlling NoV transmission and decreasing the risks associated with shellfish consumption.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Caliciviridae Infections / transmission
  • Caliciviridae Infections / virology*
  • Food Contamination / analysis*
  • Foodborne Diseases / virology*
  • Humans
  • Norovirus / classification
  • Norovirus / genetics
  • Norovirus / isolation & purification*
  • Norovirus / physiology
  • Shellfish / virology*