Exploring the role of wastewater-based epidemiology in understanding tuberculosis burdens in Africa.

ABSTRACT: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a persistent challenge to public health and presents a substantial menace, especially in developing nations of sub-Saharan Africa. It exerts a considerable strain on healthcare systems in these regions. Effective control requires reliable surveillance, which can be improved by incorporating environmental data alongside clinical data. Molecular advances have led to the development of alternative surveillance methods, such as wastewater-based epidemiology. This studyinvestigated the presence, concentration, and diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, the cause of TB, in from six African countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Cameroon, and South Africa. Samples were collected from wastewater treatment plants. All samples were found to contain Mycobacteriu

SUBMITTER: Mtetwa HN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10318412 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature