New Rapid, Low-Cost Test for Zika Virus Surveillance according to : infectiousdiseaseadvisor

Researchers developed a rapid and low-cost test for Zika virus that may permit on-site detection, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine. New Rapid, Low-Cost Test for Zika Virus SurveillanceShare this content:linkedingoogleEmailPrintThe LAMP assay, if commercially developed, may cost only $500 for the equipment and less than $2 per assay. The available diagnostic tests for Zika virus include virus isolation, serology after exposure to the virus, and viral RNA detection by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). However, these modalities are often costly, and rapid and inexpensive tests for Zika virus are needed for surveillance and patient care purposes. The Zika virus outbreak currently encompasses the American continents, and Africa may soon be affected.




About Procleix NAT SolutionsThe Grifols Procleix portfolio of nucleic acid testing (NAT) products are developed as part of a long-standing partnership between Hologic and Grifols. In total, 64 countries and territories have reported transmission of Zika virus since January 1, 2007. Outbreaks of the Zika virus disease have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. This transaction is part of the growth strategy envisaged for the Diagnostic Division and enables Grifols to strengthen its leading position in NAT blood screening safety. Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedes genus, mainly Aedes aegypti, in tropical regions.

Baltimore City Officials Announce Citywide Efforts to Prevent Zika Virus

BALTIMORE - Baltimore City officials announced their citywide efforts to prevent the spread of the Zika virus. In Baltimore City, there have been 15 cases where those individuals traveled to an area with active Zika transmission and contracted the virus. The Zika virus is spread by mosquitoes or unprotected sex and there is no cure or vaccine for the virus. "Every member of our community needs to see this as all-hands-on-deck," said Baltimore City Health Commissioner, Dr. Leana Wen. "Zika has devastating impacts on the unborn child if a pregnant woman is infected with Zika," said Dr. Wen.


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