Wastewater Could Help Fill Gaps In Monkeypox Testing

The video discusses the monkeypox outbreak, highlighting the importance of testing and surveillance. It emphasizes the role of wastewater monitoring in tracking the virus's spread, especially in California. The CDC and WHO stress the need for increased testing and sharing of genetic sequences. The video also covers transmission methods, including contact with sores and respiratory droplets, and the challenges in diagnosing monkeypox due to less severe symptoms compared to previous outbreaks.

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