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. 1983 Jun;45(6):1943–1945. doi: 10.1128/aem.45.6.1943-1945.1983

Inactivation of Indigenous Viruses in Raw Sludge by Air Drying

David A Brashear 1, Richard L Ward 1
PMCID: PMC242564  PMID: 6309080

Abstract

Air drying of raw sludge caused inactivation of indigenous viruses. A gradual loss of infectivity occurred with the loss of water until the solids content reached about 80%. A more rapid decline of viral infectivity occurred with further dewatering.

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