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Study detected measles virus in Houston wastewater before cases were reported
An outbreak detection program found the presence of the measles virus in samples of Houston wastewater in early January 2025, ...
Researchers detected measles virus in Houston wastewater months before official cases emerged
Texas researchers develop groundbreaking wastewater surveillance method that detects viruses before they spread, potentially ...
Texas announces first measles case in Dallas - Here’s the list of the most affected areas
The US is grappling with a significant measles outbreak, with Texas reporting a surge of 717 cases across 32 counties, ...
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COVID before or during pregnancy may confer 2 to 3 times the risk of miscarriage
Although the risk was greater with moderate-to-severe infections, even mild cases were linked to more than double the risk.
Measles virus detected in Houston wastewater before cases were reported
An innovative outbreak detection program that tracks disease-causing viruses in wastewater identified the measles virus in ...
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‘We tried to save those kids’: Texas doctor watched children die of measles. Now it’s back in Texas
Gilbert Handal witnessed the devastating toll of measles on children in a Chilean hospital before the vaccine. Now, he warns ...
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Measles in the Sewers? Wastewater Surveillance Offers Early Warning for Outbreaks
A closer look at our wastewater could help us stay ahead of the next viral pandemic, and keep an eye on measles outbreaks.
Texas measles cases drop, but state must stay vigilant to prevent resurgence, experts say
Public health experts are cautiously optimistic after Texas health officials have reported fewer measles cases in recent ...