West Nile virus (WNV) is transmitted by Culex species mosquitoes and is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States. WNV diagnostics and therapeutics products play a vital role in screening blood donations, organ donations and tissue donations for the presence of West Nile virus. Some of the commonly used WNV diagnostic products include PCR Assays, ELISA/Immunosorbent Assay Kits and rapid diagnostic tests. Therapeutic products include antiviral medications ... Read more

The West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that commonly infects birds but can also affect humans, horses, and other mammals. While most human WNV infections are asymptomatic, initial symptoms like fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash may occur. In rare cases, severe illness including meningitis or encephalitis can develop. The rising prevalence of the West Nile virus disease globally has increased the ... Read more