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

Abigail P Paulos; Alessandro Zulli; Amanda Bidwell; Stephen P Hilton; Bridgette Shelden; Dorothea Duong; Alexandria Boehm; Marlene Wolfe

doi:10.1039/d6ew00020g

January 1, 2026Environmental Science Water Research & Technology

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

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This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of wastewater as a surveillance tool for detecting measles RNA.
Conducted longitudinal monitoring of wastewater solids across multiple locations.
Analyzed RNA samples for measles presence to understand trends in incidence.
Correlated findings with vaccination rates and clinical data.
Detected measles RNA in wastewater solids at various time points.
Identified trends indicating rising measles incidence in correlation with declining vaccination rates.
Demonstrated the potential of wastewater surveillance to inform public health responses.

Implication

Longitudinal monitoring uncovers measles incidence trends in wastewater, suggesting improved public health surveillance methods.

Abstract

Measles incidence has increased in recent years as vaccination rates have dropped globally, yet clinical surveillance is challenging due to misdiagnoses and a lag between infectivity and symptom onset. Here,...

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