UW, WA Department of Health show it's possible to test wastewater for STIs
September 10, 2026
September 10, 2026
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 10 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release:
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UW, WA Department of Health show it's possible to test wastewater for STIs
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A city's sewers say a lot about its residents. Sick people often shed pathogens in their waste, adding traceable amounts of bacteria and viruses into wastewater. Testing that wastewater offers a simple, low-cost way to monitor the spread of disease -a practi . . .
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UW, WA Department of Health show it's possible to test wastewater for STIs
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A city's sewers say a lot about its residents. Sick people often shed pathogens in their waste, adding traceable amounts of bacteria and viruses into wastewater. Testing that wastewater offers a simple, low-cost way to monitor the spread of disease -a practi . . .