Yes, human mobility creates disease transmission problems. Many microorganisms can be monitored by metagenomic technologies that are available. We recently analyzed a US surface water source and identified over 1300 microbes of all sorts, mostly non pathogens; drinking water treatment eliminated essentially all of them, so no panic. So, the water can easily be made safe. Then what? So, what is their solution, other than---surprise--more research? Mass quarantines? Disinfection of the gut contents of travelers? Disinfecting air filters in all buildings? Mass immunizations? More antibiotics? Antiseptic showers?
Published by Joseph Cotruvo, President at Joseph Cotruvo & Associates, Water , Environment and Public Health
Yes, human mobility creates disease transmission problems. Many microorganisms can be monitored by metagenomic technologies that are available. We recently analyzed a US surface water source and identified over 1300 microbes of all sorts, mostly non pathogens; drinking water treatment eliminated essentially all of them, so no panic. So, the water can easily be made safe. Then what?
So, what is their solution, other than---surprise--more research? Mass quarantines? Disinfection of the gut contents of travelers? Disinfecting air filters in all buildings? Mass immunizations? More antibiotics? Antiseptic showers?