The CDC has launched an interactive map that shows influenza A virus levels in wastewater, including H5N1, to track potential spread. Wastewater surveillance cannot distinguish between virus subtypes or sources. H5N1 has been found in various bird and animal populations in the US. The dashboard is a new public health measure to track the spread of avian influenza. Wastewater surveillance has been increasingly used to monitor pathogen spread since the COVID-19 pandemic. While the dashboard is not directly relevant to individual patients, it is a powerful tool for public health officials.
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CDC launches wastewater dashboard for flu to help track H5N1
