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November 2014 PMID 25172863

Detection of pathogenic viruses in sewage provided early warnings of hepatitis A virus and norovirus outbreaks.

Maria Hellmér, Nicklas Paxéus, Lars Magnius, Lucica Enache, Birgitta Arnholm, Annette Johansson, Tomas Bergström, Heléne Norder

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47
Peak: 3 in Jun 2022
across 5 sources since Jul 2020

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385,393
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Jul 2020 – Dec 2022

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What people are saying

The overall sentiment reflects recognition of wastewater analysis as an effective method for early detection of viruses, exemplified by comments citing decades of microbiological testing and emphasizing its proven effectiveness. However, some posts dismiss opposing opinions using informal language or sarcasm, which moderates the perceived seriousness and deep engagement of the conversations.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the significance of wastewater analysis in early outbreak detection, indicating general agreement with the research findings.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show a moderate interest, as some express surprise or curiosity about the methods, but the tone remains somewhat casual or dismissive at times.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several comments refer directly to the methodology and implications, while others dismiss or criticize opposing views, reflecting a varied but engaged dialogue.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions hint that this research could influence future public health strategies, although some skeptics downplay its immediate practical significance.

Abstract in brief

  • Most people infected with enterically transmitted viruses can spread the virus in their feces for days or weeks, which means these viruses can be found in wastewater even with few infected individuals.
  • A study analyzed sewage in Gothenburg, Sweden, for eight pathogenic viruses to see if their presence could signal early outbreaks.
  • The findings revealed that noroviruses peaked in sewage 2-3 weeks before most patient diagnoses, and hepatitis A virus strains identified in the sewage matched those in patients, indicating the method may help detect outbreaks early.
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Marcin
@ZarzadcaTrzody · X

@Grzesiek_Gawin @PiotrWitczak_ Analiza ścieków pod względem zagrożenia mikrobiologicznego to potwierdzona i uznana metoda nieuku od Korwina XDD Jak ktoś jest głupi, to śmieje się z nauki jak widać. Dawaj coś jeszcze wymysł chłopskimi rozumiem pajacu XD https://t.co/LyzhcaPHNY -> praca z 2014

Jun 30, 2022 · 4 likes · 117 followers View post →
Gadea
@Gadea · X

Detection of Pathogenic Viruses in Sewage Provided Early Warnings of Hepatitis A Virus and Norovirus Outbreaks https://t.co/7UU1VZ9VP9

Jul 17, 2020 · 1,429 followers View post →
John Mackay
@dnatured · X

@ProfGemmell @SiouxsieW @joannehewittnz @ESRNewZealand For example: https://t.co/tklIoyC7tN

Jun 6, 2022 · 1,277 followers View post →
Dan Dassow
@DanDassow · X

@DrEricDing I’m surprised that monitoring viruses and other pathogens at sewage treatment plants is not a common practice. Detection of Pathogenic Viruses in Sewage Provided Early Warnings of Hepatitis A Virus and Norovirus Outbreaks https://t.co/jG7ifGb8sq https://t.co/cG9v1DKBLp

Mar 6, 2021 · 1,249 followers View post →
Marcin
@ZarzadcaTrzody · X

@Marcin_z_bagna @Grzesiek_Gawin @PiotrWitczak_ Ale wiesz tumanie, że nie od dziś, ale od dziesiątek lat analizuje się ścieki pod względem zagrożenia mikrobiologicznego i daje to wymierne efekty? https://t.co/LyzhcaPHNY https://t.co/ydSY8LmTl4

Jun 30, 2022 · 117 followers View post →
Marcin
@ZarzadcaTrzody · X

@Pacanow @Mateusz14040181 @PiotrWitczak_ @GCessak Pan Norman już dawno się odkleił od świata. Bez żadnych dowodów wyrokuje co jest naukowe, a co nie jest, używając do tego swojej ograniczonej wiedzy. Analiza wastewater jest prowadzona od lat i ma wymierne efekty. https://t.co/LyzhcaPHNY, słowa Normana niczego nie zmienią.

Dec 15, 2022 · 117 followers View post →

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Marcin
@ZarzadcaTrzody · X

@Pacanow @Mateusz14040181 @PiotrWitczak_ @GCessak Pan Norman już dawno się odkleił od świata. Bez żadnych dowodów wyrokuje co jest naukowe, a co nie jest, używając do tego swojej ograniczonej wiedzy. Analiza wastewater jest prowadzona od lat i ma wymierne efekty. https://t.co/LyzhcaPHNY, słowa Normana niczego nie zmienią.

Dec 15, 2022 · 117 followers View post →
Marcin
@ZarzadcaTrzody · X

@Marcin_z_bagna @Grzesiek_Gawin @PiotrWitczak_ Ale wiesz tumanie, że nie od dziś, ale od dziesiątek lat analizuje się ścieki pod względem zagrożenia mikrobiologicznego i daje to wymierne efekty? https://t.co/LyzhcaPHNY https://t.co/ydSY8LmTl4

Jun 30, 2022 · 117 followers View post →
Marcin
@ZarzadcaTrzody · X

@Grzesiek_Gawin @PiotrWitczak_ Analiza ścieków pod względem zagrożenia mikrobiologicznego to potwierdzona i uznana metoda nieuku od Korwina XDD Jak ktoś jest głupi, to śmieje się z nauki jak widać. Dawaj coś jeszcze wymysł chłopskimi rozumiem pajacu XD https://t.co/LyzhcaPHNY -> praca z 2014

Jun 30, 2022 · 4 likes · 117 followers View post →
John Mackay
@dnatured · X

@ProfGemmell @SiouxsieW @joannehewittnz @ESRNewZealand For example: https://t.co/tklIoyC7tN

Jun 6, 2022 · 1,277 followers View post →
Dan Dassow
@DanDassow · X

@DrEricDing I’m surprised that monitoring viruses and other pathogens at sewage treatment plants is not a common practice. Detection of Pathogenic Viruses in Sewage Provided Early Warnings of Hepatitis A Virus and Norovirus Outbreaks https://t.co/jG7ifGb8sq https://t.co/cG9v1DKBLp

Mar 6, 2021 · 1,249 followers View post →
Gadea
@Gadea · X

Detection of Pathogenic Viruses in Sewage Provided Early Warnings of Hepatitis A Virus and Norovirus Outbreaks https://t.co/7UU1VZ9VP9

Jul 17, 2020 · 1,429 followers View post →