Sewage monitoring may provide earlier warning of pertussis outbreaks

A study by Japanese researchers has found that wastewater testing could help detect rising whooping cough infections weeks before they are picked up through routine health surveillance. The approach could provide an earlier warning of pertussis outbreaks, particularly among infants who are not yet fully vaccinated and are at greater risk of severe illness. The researchers are from [incomplete]. The study suggests that sewage monitoring may be a valuable tool for public health surveillance.

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