Defining Risk Hepatitis A Virus in Philippine Shellfish (Oyster and Mussels)

Defining Risk Hepatitis A Virus in Philippine Shellfish (Oyster and Mussels)

The hepatitis A virus (HAV) endemicity in the Philippines ranges from moderate to high. Despite this, health risks related to local seafood consumption are associated with red tide or mass fish kill. However, government agencies should consider the safety of local shellfish and culture sites to HAV....

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Philippine Journal of Science Vol. 153, no. 4 (Aug. 2024), 1443-1454
Main Author: Rustia, Abigail S.
Other Authors: Lopez, Crisanto M., Barrios, Erniel B., Tanay, Dennis D., Lagazon, Patricia Mae M., Gosilatar, John Carlo G., Dalmacio, Leslie Michelle M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
Subjects:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis
Magallana bilineata
Mussels
Oysters