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Viral and Antibody Kinetics, and Mosquito Infectivity of an Imported Case of Zika Fever Due to Asian Genotype (American Strain) in Singapore.
Viruses - 18 Jan 2018
Tan Cheong Huat, Tan Li Kiang, Hapuarachchi Hapuarachchige Chanditha, Lai Yee Ling, Wong Pei Sze Jeslyn, Yap Grace, Mak Keng Wai, Wong Wing Yan, Leo Yee Sin, Wong Mei Chun, Ng Lee Ching
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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 detected during the early phase of this case resulted in low mosquito infectivity rates, suggesting the possibility of...
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