Viruses and Food

Foodborne and waterborne viruses are currently acknowledged to be the source of a major public health issue in many parts of the world. These viruses are directly transmitted into the gastrointestinal tract via food and water and can induce gastroentiritis or hepatitis. This problem is referred to as emerging and requires that particular attention should be paid to informing the authorities, consumers and professional sectors about high-risk foodstuffs and the working methods concerned. As this has implications for public health, it has been thought useful and advisable that the Superior Healt... Mehr ...