Yellow fever virus re-emergence and spread in Southeast Brazil, 2016-2019

by Giovanetti et al.

This study provides an understanding of how YFV initiates transmission in new Brazilian regions and illustrates that genomics in the field can augment traditional approaches to infectious disease surveillance and control.

12th December 2019 • comment

The difficulties in obtaining reliable Zika virus diagnostics

by Fischer et al.

Correspondence re: Familiar barriers still unresolved - a perspective on the Zika virus outbreak research response

3rd March 2019 • comment

Familiar barriers still unresolved - a perspective on the Zika virus outbreak research response

by Koopmans et al.

The authors of this study have identified three major bottlenecks in the implementation of a swift response to the increasing frequency of widespread infectious disease outbreaks: the absence of a timeline for the funding process, delays in regulatory and ethical approval, and the challenging logistics of laboratory support, including diagnostics.

9th November 2018 • comment