Understanding Transmission and Infections of Respiratory Syncytial Virus through Wastewater-Based Epidemiology †

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how wastewater can be used to monitor the spread of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in communities.
• Utilized wastewater samples to measure viral loads of RSV
• Analyzed community circulation patterns related to RSV
• Assessed the effectiveness of WBE in tracking respiratory infections
• Detected varying levels of RSV in wastewater samples over time
• Demonstrated a correlation between wastewater viral load and reported RSV infections
• Confirmed that WBE can serve as an early warning system for RSV outbreaks