"Study: Wastewater Tests Uncover More Bugs, Including MPOX"

Wastewater testing has proven effective in detecting mpox infections, with a 32% likelihood of detecting the virus in populations ranging from thousands to millions. The approach has also shown promise in tracking other diseases, such as polio and flu, and is being expanded to monitor germs resistant to antibiotics and food poisoning bugs. The CDC's wastewater surveillance work has outperformed expectations and is expected to play a significant role in understanding disease in communities.