Updated Diagnostic Testing for Zika, Chikungunya, and Dengue Viruses in U.S. Public Health Laboratories

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 01/13/2016This four-page memorandum provides information about diagnostic testing for Zika, chikungunya, and dengue viruses in U.S. public health laboratories. Laboratory evidence of recent chikungunya, dengue, or Zika virus infection is generally accomplished by testing serum to detect viral nucleic acid or virus-specific immunoglobulin (Ig) M and neutralizing antibodies. The document discusses laboratory assays for acute and convalescent specimens, laboratory safety, and options for obtaining/conducting Zika, chikungunya, and dengue virus diagnostic testing. It includes a tiered algorithm for arbovirus detection for suspected cases of chikungunya, dengue, or Zika. (PDF)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - January 30, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news