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Monitoring Disease Outbreaks on Military Vessels Through Wastewater Surveillance: A Strategy for Deployed Armed Forces Members

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  • Anna Gitter

  • Kristina D. Mena

  • Michelle Crum

  • Erick Butler

  • January 14, 2026

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    Wastewater surveillance on military vessels can enhance disease monitoring and prevention for deployed armed forces members.

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    The U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt outbreak highlighted the need for improved infectious disease preparedness among military personnel.

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    Studies indicate that wastewater surveillance is cost-effective compared to traditional clinical testing in military settings.

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    Technological advancements allow military personnel to conduct wastewater surveillance without requiring advanced microbiological training.

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    Ethical considerations must be addressed when implementing wastewater surveillance programs in military environments.

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Monitoring Disease Outbreaks on Military Vessels Through Wastewater Surveillance: A Strategy for Deployed Armed Forces Members

  • by Anna Gitter, Kristina D. Mena, Michelle Crum, Erick Butler

  • January 14, 2026

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