NoVs, previously known as Norwalk-like viruses from the Caliciviridae family, are non-enveloped,
positive-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses with icosahedral capsid symmetry.
NoV infection causes both secretory and osmotic diarrhea. A few NoV particles
are sufficient to produce infection. NoV is mainly spread by contaminated food
and water. Direct person-to-person contact or contact with contaminated
surfaces and fomites are also responsible for spreading the virus. In general,
epidemic and pandemic outbreaks occur due to NoVs. Sporadic cases have also
been reported. Outbreaks and sporadic infections have been reported to be
resulting from consumption of NoV contaminated shellfish (e.g. mussel, oyster,
and crab), soft red fruits (strawberry and raspberry), vegetables (lettuce,
tomatoes and parsley), bakery products, delicatessen meats, salads, sandwiches,
water and ice. NoV is responsible for more than half of nonbacterial diarrheal
diseases around the world. Outbreaks of NoV originating from shellfish such as
mussels and oysters are common in the world. It has been reported that
shellfish grown in virus contaminated waters and seafood products prepared for
consumption by infected individuals may play a role for outbreaks. Bivalve
molluscan shellfish, such as mussels and oysters, can filter out large
quantities of water as part of their feeding activities and, accumulate and concentrate viruses from
shallow, coastal and river waters frequently contaminated with sewage. Depth,
water temperature, precipitation, wind and salinity of the water in the mussel
and oyster growing area are important factors for the prediction of outbreak
risks. Shellfish has been reported to be important in the spread of foodborne
diseases in developed and developing countries. In Turkey, 78 tons of black
mussels per year are collected from sea for consumption. The presence of NoV in
mussels indicates that this shellfish could also be an important contaminant
for foodborne viral infections and outbreaks in Turkey. Monitoring the
prevalence of NoV in shellfish collected from Turkey can be used to prevent
outbreaks in touristic locations and to monitor the potential of Turkish seas
for viral contaminations. In this study, the role of shellfish in viral
gastroenteritis outbreaks associated with NoV and strategies for preventing virus
transmission via shellfish are reviewed.
Birincil Dil | Türkçe |
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Bölüm | Derleme Makaleler |
Yazarlar | |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 29 Ekim 2018 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 12 Temmuz 2018 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2018 |
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