748 - Studying Sewage to Fight Infectious Diseases: An Update From The Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics at the CDC
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Utilizing Wastewater Data for Disease Surveillance
The chapter discusses the significance of wastewater data in tracking disease spread, emphasizing its speed and privacy advantages over traditional sources. It explores how monitoring pathogens in sewage systems can provide early disease indications and improve forecast accuracy. The conversation highlights the advancements made by the National Wastewater Surveillance System in utilizing wastewater analysis for disease surveillance.
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