Like other viruses, the dengue virus is a microscopic structure that can only replicate inside a host organism. The four closely related dengue viruses — DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, and DEN-4 — are ...

A serotype-specific mAb-based NS1 antigen-capture ELISA has recently been developed and shows good serotype specificity. This test can differentiate between primary and secondary dengue virus ...

4. Regardless of symptom onset date, test patients with suspected dengue using RT-PCR or an NS1 antigen test, as well as an IgM enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay antibody test. 5. Be aware of ...

"Zika is the only virus in its family, which includes dengue and West Nile viruses among others, whose NS1 protein triggers the formation of tunnels in multiple cell types," Michita said.

The Zika virus builds tiny tunnels, called tunneling nanotubes, to stealthily transport material needed to infect nearby cells, including in placental cells, according to a team of researchers from ...

While other viruses can produce similar effects, this is the first time this specific behavior has been spotted. Researchers ...

“Zika is the only virus in its family, which includes dengue and West Nile viruses among others, whose NS1 protein triggers the formation of tunnels in multiple cell types,” Michita said.