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. 1972 Oct;24(4):658–659. doi: 10.1128/am.24.4.658-659.1972

Relative Chlorine Resistance of Poliovirus I and Coliphages f2 and T₂ in Water

Prafull C Shah ¹, Joan McCamish ¹

PMCID: PMC380631 PMID: 4343866

Abstract

Phage f2 is markedly more resistant to chlorine in water than either poliovirus or coliphage T₂. Its potential use as an indicator of viral pollution is suggested.

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Selected References

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