Lack of Zika virus antibody response in confirmed patients in non-endemic countries

Zika virus (ZIKV) has spread in the last 2 years throughout America and South-Eastern Asia causing a widespread epidemic [1]. Detection of ZIKV RNA in body fluids confirms ZIKV infection, however ZIKV antibody testing is much more complex due to possible cross-reactivity with closely related flaviviruses [2].

Source: Journal of Clinical Virology - December 21, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Yaniv Lustig, Ani Ioana Cotar, Cornelia S. Ceianu, Concetta Castilletti, Hana Zelena, Elisa Burdino, Carla van Tienen, Tatjana Avsic, Emma Aarons, Chantal Reusken Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research