Viral and Antibody Kinetics, and Mosquito Infectivity of an Imported Case of Zika Fever Due to Asian Genotype (American Strain) in Singapore

Viral and Antibody Kinetics, and Mosquito Infectivity of an Imported Case of Zika Fever Due to Asian Genotype (American Strain) in Singapore

We report a case of a Singaporean who acquired Zika virus (ZIKV) during a visit to Cuba. The infection was confirmed using molecular and serological methods. This report highlights potential drawbacks of using IgG serology for diagnosis of flavivirus infections in endemic regions. The low viremia de...

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Main Authors: Cheong Huat Tan, Li Kiang Tan, Hapuarachchige Chanditha Hapuarachchi, Yee Ling Lai, Pei Sze Jeslyn Wong, Grace Yap, Keng Wai Mak, Wing Yan Wong, Yee Sin Leo, Mei Chun Wong, Lee Ching Ng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
Zika virus
antibody
mosquito
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/10/1/44

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