Due to symptoms similar to other arboviral diseases, the correct identification of Mayaro Fever is essential for effective clinical treatment.
Rising global temperatures are allowing mosquitoes to invade new areas and increase the incidence of diseases transmitted by these vectors.
In this context, the Mayaro virus (MAYV), endemic in tropical regions, is on the rise. MAYV is transmitted by the wild mosquito Haemagogus janthinomys, the same mosquito that transmits Yellow Fever.
Although there are no records of transmission in Brazil by urban mosquitoes, such as Aedes aegypti, laboratory tests have already demonstrated the capability of this species to transmit the virus.
Efficiency of analyses
The correct identification of Mayaro cases is an important ally for clinical treatment given the similarities with other febrile diseases, such as Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya.
Analytical establishments need to
have their routines validated and monitored to ensure the efficiency of analyses and
provide reliable results. The issuance of accurate reports contributes to
precise medical decisions.
The distinction of other viruses that cause symptoms which can be confused in a clinical diagnosis is fundamental for more specific treatment and for recognizing the excellence of the analytical establishment.
Quality control for Mayaro
Controllab, a leading company in quality control for tests in Latin America, has pioneered by offering a Molecular Biology program for the Mayaro virus.
The Mayaro program includes the Proficiency Testing (PT), also known as External Control. In this PT, lyophilized samples are sent, prepared from a viral isolate containing the complete genome, allowing participants to report the detection kits and genes used in their routine.
To assist analytical routines in distinguishing other viruses, Controllab also offers the Sequencing PT: Viral Genome Detection. This program alternately sends different viruses of epidemiological interest for identification.
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