Test identifies prior infection by Zika virus and all four dengue virus serotypes
Brazilian researchers have developed a simple test that almost instantly tells whether a person has been exposed to any of the four dengue virus serotypes, as well as Zika virus. The test is an enzyme immunoassay similar to ELISA, a platform widely used in laboratory testing throughout Brazil. The technology can easily be adapted for use in automated systems and rapid point-of-care tests.