Human enteric viruses in polluted water

Over 120 different viruses are excreted in human feces and urine, find their way into sewage, and become water pollutants. They are listed in Table 1 together with diseases that they cause. The term ‘enteric virus’ is applied to any viruses disseminated by the fecal route. They are divided into several groups, based on morphological, physical, chemical and antigenic differences.