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Validation and Application of a Multiplex Real-Time PCR Method for Distinguishing Zika Virus, Yellow Fever Virus, Dengue Virus, and Chikungunya Virus (ZYDC-PCR)

  • By

  • Anne Hauner

  • Ana Julia Benítez

  • Noella Mulopo-Mukanya

  • Stijn Rogé

  • Silvia Serrano

  • Veerle Vanlerberghe

  • Luciana Lepore

  • Marjan Van Esbroeck

  • Justin Masumu

  • Carolyne Nasimiyu

  • M. Kariuki Njenga

  • Maria Eugenia Toledo Romani

  • Yenisbel V. Portal

  • Mayling Álvarez

  • Rosa Ramírez-Bartutis

  • María G. Guzmán

  • Steve Ahuka-Mundeke

  • Daniel Mukadi-Bamuleka

  • Kevin K. Ariën

  • February 6, 2026

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    Arboviruses like Zika, dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever pose significant global health threats, affecting billions worldwide.

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    These viruses share similar symptoms, complicating accurate diagnosis and increasing the risk of misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.

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    A multiplex real-time PCR assay was developed to simultaneously detect ZIKV, CHIKV, DENV, and YFV, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.

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    The assay's implementation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Cuba aims to improve surveillance and control of these arboviruses.

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    Timely and accurate laboratory diagnostics are crucial for effective disease management and preventing severe health outcomes.

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Validation and Application of a Multiplex Real-Time PCR Method for Distinguishing Zika Virus, Yellow Fever Virus, Dengue Virus, and Chikungunya Virus (ZYDC-PCR)

  • by Anne Hauner, Ana Julia Benítez, Noella Mulopo-Mukanya, Stijn Rogé, Silvia Serrano, Veerle Vanlerberghe, Luciana Lepore, Marjan Van Esbroeck, Justin Masumu, Carolyne Nasimiyu, M. Kariuki Njenga, Maria Eugenia Toledo Romani, Yenisbel V. Portal, Mayling Álvarez, Rosa Ramírez-Bartutis, María G. Guzmán, Steve Ahuka-Mundeke, Daniel Mukadi-Bamuleka, Kevin K. Ariën

  • February 6, 2026

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