Wastewater-based surveillance of vector-borne pathogens: a cautionary note.

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Tata Institute for Genetics and Society, New InStem Building, GKVK Campus, Bellary Road, Bangalore 560065, India. Electronic address:

Published: February 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Diamond et al. highlighted malaria and dengue as key diseases to monitor through wastewater surveillance due to their changing patterns from climate change.
  • Effective wastewater surveillance must consider the local geography, the biology of the pathogens, and the presence of sewage systems to make informed health interventions.
  • Understanding these factors can help improve responses to disease outbreaks related to climate change.

Article Abstract

Diamond et al. recently identified malaria and dengue as high-priority diseases in wastewater surveillance for climate-change-driven shifts in pathogen dynamics. When employing wastewater surveillance for vector-borne pathogens it is essential to take into account the geographical context, pathogen biology, and the availability of sewage networks for meaningful interventions.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2023.12.005DOI Listing

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