A Rapid Pan-Viral Microarray Diagnostic for Category A-C Biodefense Pathogens

There is an urgent need for rapid and sensitive yet comprehensive diagnostic assays for viruses, especially those in NIAID Category A-C that are threats to national security and have the potential to spread and quickly disseminate in a vulnerable population. The availability of such an assay would greatly assist efforts to investigate outbreaks or bioterrorist events due to Category A-C viruses, as well as provide valuable insights into the emergence and pathogenic potential of novel variants. <P> By developing an assay to perform rapid diagnosis of Category A-C virus infections, we have the opportunity to optimize public health interventions that minimize the impact of or even avert potential outbreaks from these significant pathogens.