Measles RNA detection in wastewater solids: longitudinal monitoring at a national scale

Environmental Science Water Research & Technology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Abigail P Paulos, Alessandro Zulli, Amanda Bidwell, Stephen P Hilton, Bridgette Shelden, Dorothea H. Duong, Alexandria Boehm, Marlene Wolfe
DOI: 10.1039/d6ew00020g
Cited by: 1
References: 30

Abstract

Measles incidence has increased in recent years and clinical surveillance is challenging due to misdiagnosis and lag in symptom onset; wastewater surveillance can effectively supplement efforts to track outbreaks and provide early warning.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Virology and Viral Diseases SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing Respiratory viral infections research

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Water Research & Technology
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
12
Issue
7
Pages
2074–2081
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN