Why is Zika virus so rarely detected during outbreaks and how can detection be improved?
Abstract Objective Even during outbreaks, detection of Zika virus (ZIKV; genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae) in its mosquito vectors is surprisingly uncommon. Here we explore the reason for this apparent paradox and suggest strategies for improving the efficacy of ZIKV detection. Results There ar...
Main Authors: | , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
BMC
2017-10-01
|
Series: | BMC Research Notes |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2854-8 |