Real-Time RT-PCR for Mayaro Virus Detection in Plasma and Urine

Mayaro virus (MAYV) is a member of the Alphavirus genus (family Togaviridae) that is primarily transmitted by tree-dwelling Haemagogus species mosquitoes [1 –3]. Although originally isolated in Trinidad in 1954 [1,4], human cases have predominantly been detected in South America [1–3,5–8]. Three genotypes of MAYV have been identified (D, L, and N), with genotype D viruses causing the majority of cases [3,5]. Genotype L has almost exclusively been detected in Brazil, and only one strain of genotype N virus has been identified, in Peru [3,5].
Source: Journal of Clinical Virology - Category: Virology Authors: Tags: Short communication Source Type: research