Development and field evaluation of the sentinel mosquito arbovirus capture kit (SMACK)

Development and field evaluation of the sentinel mosquito arbovirus capture kit (SMACK)

Abstract Background Although sentinel animals are used successfully throughout the world to monitor arbovirus activity, ethical considerations and cross-reactions in serological assays highlight the importance of developing viable alternatives. Here we outline the development of a passive sentinel m...

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Main Authors: Brian J. Johnson, Tim Kerlin, Sonja Hall-Mendelin, Andrew F. van den Hurk, Giles Cortis, Stephen L. Doggett, Cheryl Toi, Ken Fall, Jamie L. McMahon, Michael Townsend, Scott A. Ritchie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Arboviruses
Sentinel animals
Mosquitoes
Passive Traps
Surveillance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1114-9

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