Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. "Four different subtypes of the virus can cause infections in humans," says Dr ...

More information: Huaqi Tang et al, Revealing Mechanopathology Induced by Dengue NS1 Using Organ Chips and Single-Cell Force Spectroscopy, ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering (2025).

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Bhat told TOI that currently, technology available in the market for detection of dengue NS1 protein is enzyme-based and has a short shelf life. However, their technology has a long shelf life as ...

Eleven cases have been reported in Los Angeles County so far this year. The total number of dengue fever cases in the U.S. is now more than double the number recorded all of last year, federal ...

Siddaiah Referral Hospital. Of these, 549 (34.3%) tested positive for dengue NS1 antigen and/or anti-dengue IgM by ELISA., said Shruthi Uppoor, consultant microbiologist at the sentinel lab in H.

ELISA can detect both dengue-specific antigens (NS1) and antibodies (IgM and IgG). The ELISA test involves a more complex process, requiring specialized equipment and trained personnel to perform.

NS1 Antigen Test: Rapid and Early Detection The NS1 (non-structural protein 1) antigen test plays a pivotal role in early dengue detection. NS1 is a glycoprotein produced by the dengue virus in ...