Publications by authors named "Kinji Yamada"
Virusdisease
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can be found in patients' saliva, sputum, and feces, leading to the detection of its RNA in sewage as a way to monitor the spread of the virus.
- A study conducted in Tokyo from May 2020 to June 2022 utilized an automated genetic testing method to monitor two wastewater treatment plants for SARS-CoV-2 RNA.
- The results showed that this automated platform is effective for detecting SARS-CoV-2 RNA and identifying specific spike gene mutations, which correspond to the current status of the pandemic.
