Molecular detection of multiple arboviruses in the city of Goiânia-Goiás-Brazil

Abstract

ABSTRACT Background: Healthcare systems are currently ill-equipped to diagnose arboviruses rapidly and efficiently or to differentiate between various viruses. Methods: Utilizing molecular techniques, this study examined arbovirus infections in 459 patients from a public health unit in Goiânia-Goiás, Brazil, a region where arbovirus infection poses a significant public health challenge. Results: Nearly 60% of the analyzed samples tested positive for at least one arbovirus, and over 10% of the patients were co-infected with more than one virus. Conclusions: Fast and accurate diagnostic tools are essential for informing public health policy and enhancing epidemiological surveillance.

Keywords

• Molecular diagnosis
• PCR
• qPCR
• Arboviruses
• Co-infection