Purpose
Wastewater monitoring provides powerful data that are timely and independent of clinical symptoms, healthcare-seeking behaviors, and testing access. These data provide critical insights into community infection trends, which can be used to help guide public health action. The stories below highlight specific achievements in wastewater monitoring.
Content Source
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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