EAGER: Minimally invasive biosensors for detecting flavivirus infection

North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC

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Abstract

Abstract Public health experts are concerned that Zika virus may soon be spread by mosquitoes in the continental United States. The goal of this project is to understand if patches that contain small nozzles (known as "microneedles") can detect infection by Zika virus. This technology may allow healthcare providers to improve management and treatment of patients who present with Zika-like symptoms. This project involves creating electrodes that can detect components of the Zika virus. These electrodes will be combined with microneedles to create inexpensive, painless, and portable patches. The program will examine the functionality of the microneedle-containing patches with Zika component-containing blood and skin.