Utility of wastewater surveillance for detecting and monitoring emerging and re-emerging pathogens and endemic infections

17th January 2025

Research Funding cycle: 2022-27

Waste water treatment works. Photo credit: Brian Quinn

Type of project: Hydro Nation International Centre (HNIC) Call Down

Project Status: Contracted.

Overview: This call down project aims to conduct a rapid evidence review and synthesis on the utility of wastewater surveillance for detecting and monitoring emerging and re-emerging pathogens (e.g. measles) and endemic infections, including blood-borne viruses and enteric viruses.