{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Wastewater Target Pathogens of Public Health Importance for Expanded Sampling, Houston, Texas, USA.
{Author}: Sheth K;Hopkins L;Domakonda K;Stadler L;Ensor KB;Johnson CD;White J;Persse D;Septimus E;
{Journal}: Emerg Infect Dis
{Volume}: 30
{Issue}: 8
{Year}: 2024 Aug
{Factor}: 16.126
{DOI}: 10.3201/eid3008.231564
{Abstract}: Building on the success of initiatives put forth during the COVID-19 pandemic response, US health officials are expanding wastewater surveillance programs to track other target pathogens and diseases of public health interest. The Houston Health Department in Houston, Texas, USA, conducted a hypothesis-generating study whereby infectious disease subject matter experts suggested potential targets. This study addressed 2 criteria recommended by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for selecting wastewater targets. Results can be used as a basis of a questionnaire for a future population-based study to recommend targets of highest priority to include for expanded wastewater sampling.