Contamination of Clams with Human Norovirus and a Novel Hepatitis A Virus in Cameroon

Food Environ Virol. 2020 Sep;12(3):274-277. doi: 10.1007/s12560-020-09432-2. Epub 2020 Jun 27.

Abstract

Shellfish constitute an important protein source but may be contaminated by viruses from various origins. A study performed on clams collected in Cameroon showed a high prevalence of norovirus and hepatitis A virus. After sequencing, the hepatitis A virus showed similarities with the genotype V simian strains.

Keywords: Hepatitis A virus; Molecular epidemiology; Shellfish.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bivalvia / virology*
  • Cameroon
  • Food Contamination / analysis*
  • Genotype
  • Hepatitis A virus / classification
  • Hepatitis A virus / genetics
  • Hepatitis A virus / isolation & purification*
  • Norovirus / classification
  • Norovirus / genetics
  • Norovirus / isolation & purification*
  • Shellfish / virology