Wastewater Surveillance Expands to Monitor Measles and Other Pathogens in the U.S.

Public health officials in the U.S. are expanding wastewater surveillance efforts to include a wider range of pathogens, such as the measles virus, RSV, influenza, and norovirus. This initiative aims to enhance early detection and help prevent or mitigate infectious disease outbreaks. California and North Carolina are among the states actively monitoring wastewater for measles, showing a correlation between positive tests and documented cases.