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Wastewater surveillance of pathogens can inform public health responses

Authors :
Diamond, Megan B.
Keshaviah, Aparna
Bento, Ana I.
Conroy-Ben, Otakuye
Driver, Erin M.
Ensor, Katherine B.
Halden, Rolf U.
Hopkins, Loren P.
Kuhn, Katrin G.
Moe, Christine L.
Rouchka, Eric C.
Smith, Ted
Stevenson, Bradley S.
Susswein, Zachary
Vogel, Jason R.
Wolfe, Marlene K.
Stadler, Lauren B.
Scarpino, Samuel V.
Source :
Nature Medicine; October 2022, Vol. 28 Issue: 10 p1992-1995, 4p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Wastewater monitoring has been used to identify SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks and track new variants. This sentinel system should be expanded to monitor other pathogens and boost public health preparedness.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10788956 and 1546170X
Volume :
28
Issue :
10
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Nature Medicine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs60713807
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-022-01940-x