Arnelia Natalie Paulse

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Preprint Article Version 1 This version is not peer-reviewed Version 1 : Received: 28 October 2024 / Approved: 29 October 2024 / Online: 29 October 2024 (08:01:10 CET) Kuturo, L.; Malaza, N.; Paulse, A.; Mpungose, P. Diatoms as an Indicator of Water Quality in the Kuils River, Western Cape, South Africa. Preprints 2024, 2024102250. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2250.v1 Kuturo, L.; Malaza, N.; Paulse, A.; Mpungose, P.

Abstract : The disposal of treated and untreated sewage near shellfish harvesting areas is a global concern. Discharged sewage may be contaminated with enteric viruses present in human faeces. Bivalve molluscs, in turn, act as vectors for enteric viruses through bioaccumulation and retention of these viruses during the filter-feeding process, resulting in outbreaks of infections due to the consumption of contaminated shellfish.