MeSH tree: N06.850.520.460
Pertussis, or whooping cough, continues to cause periodic outbreaks worldwide and can be especially dangerous for infants who have not completed vaccination. Yet conventional surveillance depends on people seeking medical ...
Aug 26, 2026
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The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the food supply, according to scientific researchers and public health officials.
Aug 10, 2026
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With 48 teams competing across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, tracking the health and location of World Cup players and fans is a logistical challenge that public health experts want to get a handle on.
Jun 12, 2026
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Wastewater surveillance was hailed during the COVID-19 pandemic as a more equitable way to track disease. It provided a system that could monitor entire communities regardless of whether residents had access to a doctor or ...
May 27, 2026
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A new UNLV-led wastewater surveillance study brings scientists one step closer in the global race to detect and deter skyrocketing cases of a potentially deadly drug-resistant fungus that puts hospital patients at risk of ...
May 20, 2026
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New research in the journal Science by Maxwell postdoctoral scholar Dustin Hill, Professor of Public Health Dave Larsen and a team of researchers has found a strong connection between the prevalence of genetic variations ...
May 18, 2026
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A study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology is the first comprehensive approach to detect all known cancer-causing or oncogenic viruses concurrently by analyzing viral genomes in wastewater. The work, a collaboration ...
May 14, 2026
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A year-long analysis of England's wastewater shows how recreational drug use spiked with major sporting and music events, heat waves and bank holidays, with widespread drops in usage linked to major drug seizures by police. ...
Apr 27, 2026
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An Australia-wide study led by researchers at Adelaide University has found ketamine consumption is increasing across the country. The study analyzed wastewater samples collected between December 2020 and April 2025. Daily ...
Apr 20, 2026
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A new COVID-19 variant that some have dubbed the "Cicada" variant is quietly spreading across the globe, carrying an unusually high number of mutations that could help it slip past existing immunity, public health experts ...
Mar 30, 2026
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