Article: Environmental Monitoring of Pathogens is Key to Effective Management of Current and Future Outbreaks
Overview
Environmental sampling to monitor pathogens in the air and wastewater during outbreaks or pandemics allows for more rapid, informed decisions in management strategies.
Though such monitoring has been put in practice prior to this, the COVID-19 pandemic has spotlighted the need to establish standardized procedures.
The following article provides insights about achieving more consistent air and wastewater sampling, with specific examples involving SARS-CoV-2.
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Key Takeaways:
- A lack of consistency in air and wastewater sampling protocols makes larger-scale comparisons difficult.
- Newer technologies have simplified the process of air sampling.
- Concentration of sample is key to better detection of pathogens in wastewater.