• Summary
  • Genetics of the Chikungunya virus. How do mutations in the virus affect vector specificity and epidemic potential?
  • Molecular and serological diagnosis of Chikungunya virus infection
  • Pathophysiological and clinical aspects of the Chikunguya fever
  • An integrative approach to the Biology and Control of the vector Aedes albopictus
  • Podium Discussion

Molecular and serological diagnosis of Chikungunya virus infection

Dr. Litzba discussed two diagnostic approaches: 1) RT-PCR and the validation of the method; and 2) Detection of IgM and IgG either by immunofluorescence or in-house enzymimmunoassay tests.