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    Ocean and Lake Water Typically Contain 10⁷ Virions/mL
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Ocean and Lake Water Typically Contain 10⁷ Virions/mL

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Ocean and lake water typically contain 10⁷ virions/mL.Does this mean that swimming in or drinking this water will make you sick? Why or why not? How do these viruses impact human and environmental health?

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