ReviewPathogens (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Advancing Public Health Surveillance: Integrating Modeling and GIS in the Wastewater-Based Epidemiology of Viruses, a Narrative Review.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- A Systematic Review of Gastrointestinal and Respiratory Pathogen Detection in Wastewater in Africa, with Focus on Rwanda: Implications for Early Warning and Public Health Surveillance.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Pooled it
- Artificial Intelligence in Population-Level Gastroenterology and Hepatology: A Comprehensive Review of Public Health Applications and Quantitative Impact.Digestive diseases and sciences · 2026Review
- Wastewater-based surveillance of ESKAPE pathogens in resource-limited countries (RLCs): an essential tool for monitoring antibiotic resistance.Environmental monitoring and assessment · 2026Review
- Public health consequences of global climate change. A narrative review.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Review
- Advancing Point-of-Care Healthcare Diagnostics to Tackle Future Outbreaks and Pandemics: Nanotechnology-Driven Developments and Impact on Rapid Pathogen Detection.Environment & health (Washington, D.C.) · 2025Article
- Advancing One Health implementation and technological innovation in China: a technology assessment approach.Science in One Health · 2025Review
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5 authors.
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Abstract
This review article will present a comprehensive examination of the use of modeling, spatial analysis, and geographic information systems (GIS) in the surveillance of viruses in wastewater. With the advent of global health challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, wastewater surveillance has emerged as a crucial tool for the early detection and management of viral outbreaks. This review will explore the application of various modeling techniques that enable the prediction and understanding of virus concentrations and spread patterns in wastewater systems. It highlights the role of spatial analysis in mapping the geographic distribution of viral loads, providing insights into the dynamics of virus transmission within communities. The integration of GIS in wastewater surveillance will be explored, emphasizing the utility of such systems in visualizing data, enhancing sampling site selection, and ensuring equitable monitoring across diverse populations. The review will also discuss the innovative combination of GIS with remote sensing data and predictive modeling, offering a multi-faceted approach to understand virus spread. Challenges such as data quality, privacy concerns, and the necessity for interdisciplinary collaboration will be addressed. This review concludes by underscoring the transformative potential of these analytical tools in public health, advocating for continued research and innovation to strengthen preparedness and response strategies for future viral threats. This article aims to provide a foundational understanding for researchers and public health officials, fostering advancements in the field of wastewater-based epidemiology.
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