Abstract

During the last two decades, Astroviruses (AstVs) have gained more attention most likely due to the discovery of their immense diversity, and extragastrointestinal spread. The number of living species as well as the tracks that are infected by AstVs are continuously raising which highlights the significance of this viral family. importantly, the presence of AstVs in the environment not only gives the virus an arsenal of options to spread, but also completes the cycle of the one-health approach to challenge the intertwined health of humans, animals, and the environment. Here, we review the most current knowledge on the virus from different perspectives including its presence in food, and environmental matrices

Keywords: Astrovirus; Environmental matrix; Animals; Food; Encephalitis