Smart toilets for monitoring COVID-19 surges: passive diagnostics and public health.
editorial · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 35354937.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41746-022-00582-0 and PMC identifier 8967843.
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Abstract
Continued COVID-19 surges have highlighted the need for widespread testing in addition to vaccination for disease containment. SARS-COV-2 RNA can be found in faecal matter, making human stool another potential source for COVID-19 diagnostics. In this commentary, we highlight potential strategies to use a smart toilet platform to passively monitor COVID-19 surges, enabling earlier detection of infected individuals and promoting public health.