A high-specificity test detects prior infection by Zika virus

(Funda ç ã o de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de S ã o Paulo) Set to come to market this year, the test identifies antibodies remaining in the organism which provide immunity. The method has greater accuracy to discriminate Zika virus from dengue infections, and should improve prevention policies for pregnant women.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news