Wastewater Surveillance for Norovirus, California, USA

Abstract

Norovirus is a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis and imposes a substantial disease burden. In California, USA, norovirus surveillance is limited. We evaluated correlations between wastewater norovirus concentrations and available public health surveillance data. Wastewater surveillance for norovirus genotype GII in California provided timely, localized, and actionable data for public health authorities.

Keywords

• norovirus
• wastewater surveillance
• viruses
• enteric infections
• California
• United States