Evaluating Nanotrap Microbiome Particles as A Wastewater Viral Concentration Method.

Wastewater-based surveillance has emerged as a powerful approach to monitoring infectious diseases within a community. Typically, wastewater samples are concentrated before viral analyses to improve sensitivity. Current concentration methods vary in time requirements, costs, and efficiency.

A highly prevalent and specific cryptic plasmid pBI143 for human fecal pollution tracking in a subtropical urban river.

Microbial source tracking (MST) is a critical tool for identifying sources of human and animal fecal pollution in aquatic environments. To enhance human fecal pollution tracking, this study evaluated the performance characteristics of pBI143, a cryptic plasmid recently identified for potential MST applications. Nucleic acid samples from ten animal species were screened for pBI143, revealing its presence in a small number of pigs, cows, dogs, cats, and flying fox fecal samples.

Temporal, spatial, and methodological considerations in evaluating the viability of measles wastewater surveillance.

Measles is a highly transmissible disease of increasing concern due to waning vaccination contributing to a significant rise in measles cases, with 283 reported cases and 16 outbreaks in the U.S. as of November 7, 2024.

How are female rugby players affected by contact breast injuries and exercise-induced breast pain - an international survey.

Female Rugby Union players were affected by contact breast injuries (CBI) and exercise-induced breast pain (EIBP). Hundred and eighty-two female Rugby players from 25 different countries reported incurring a CBI or EIBP which affected sport performance. A higher percentage of 7s players (7s: 64.