[Development and validation of loop-mediated isothermal amplification for the detection of the Zika virus]. / Desarrollo y validación del método de amplificación isotérmica mediada en lazo para la detección del virus Zika.

A Reverse Transcription Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (RT-LAMP) method was developed to detect Zika. The primers were designed based on the NS5 region of 64 complete genomes. Lyophilized LAMP reagent was used. Initially, seven different arboviruses were tested and only Zika samples tested positive. Additionally, serial dilutions of one of Zika's RNA were compared using RT-LAMP and qRT-PCR, demonstrating that RT-LAMP is 1,000 times more sensitive. We also evaluated 300 serum samples with RT-LAMP comparing the results with standard qRT-PCR methods, and we obtained a 99.3% sensitivity, 100% specificity, 100% positive predictive value, and 99.3% negative predictive value. In conclusion, this method provides a low-cost, high-performance, viable, and reliable alternative for the rapid diagnosis of Zika in primary health-care facilities.

Se desarrolló un método de amplificación isotérmica mediada en lazo de transcriptasa inversa (RT-LAMP) para detectar Zika. Los primers se diseñaron basándose en la región NS5 de 64 genomas completos. Se usó reactivo LAMP liofilizado. Inicialmente, se probaron siete arbovirus diferentes y solo las muestras de Zika resultaron positivas. Además, las diluciones seriadas de una de los ARN de Zika se compararon mediante RT-LAMP y qRT-PCR, demostrando que RTLAMP es 1000 veces más sensible. También se evaluó 300 muestras de suero usando RT-LAMP y los resultados se compararon con los métodos de qRT-PCR estándar y obtuvimos un 99,3% (IC95%: 97,7 - 100,0) de sensibilidad, 100% (IC95%: 99,7 - 100,0) de especificidad, 100% (IC95%: 99,7 -100,0) de valor predictivo positivo y 99,3% (IC95%: 97,7 - 100,0) de valor predictivo negativo. En conclusión, este método brinda una alternativa de bajo costo, alto rendimiento, viabilidad y confiabilidad para el diagnóstico rápido de Zika en instalaciones de atención primaria de salud.

Desarrollo y validación del método de amplificación isotérmica mediada en lazo para la detección del virus Zika / Development and validation of loop-mediated isothermal amplification for the detection of the Zika virus

RESUMEN Se desarrolló un método de amplificación isotérmica mediada en lazo de transcriptasa inversa (RT-LAMP) para detectar Zika. Los primers se diseñaron basándose en la región NS5 de 64 genomas completos. Se usó reactivo LAMP liofilizado. Inicialmente, se probaron siete arbovirus diferentes y solo las muestras de Zika resultaron positivas. Además, las diluciones seriadas de una de los ARN de Zika se compararon mediante RT-LAMP y qRT-PCR, demostrando que RTLAMP es 1000 veces más sensible. También se evaluó 300 muestras de suero usando RT-LAMP y los resultados se compararon con los métodos de qRT-PCR estándar y obtuvimos un 99,3% (IC95%: 97,7 - 100,0) de sensibilidad, 100% (IC95%: 99,7 - 100,0) de especificidad, 100% (IC95%: 99,7 -100,0) de valor predictivo positivo y 99,3% (IC95%: 97,7 - 100,0) de valor predictivo negativo. En conclusión, este método brinda una alternativa de bajo costo, alto rendimiento, viabilidad y confiabilidad para el diagnóstico rápido de Zika en instalaciones de atención primaria de salud.

ABSTRACT A Reverse Transcription Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (RT-LAMP) method was developed to detect Zika. The primers were designed based on the NS5 region of 64 complete genomes. Lyophilized LAMP reagent was used. Initially, seven different arboviruses were tested and only Zika samples tested positive. Additionally, serial dilutions of one of Zika's RNA were compared using RT-LAMP and qRT-PCR, demonstrating that RT-LAMP is 1,000 times more sensitive. We also evaluated 300 serum samples with RT-LAMP comparing the results with standard qRT-PCR methods, and we obtained a 99.3% sensitivity, 100% specificity, 100% positive predictive value, and 99.3% negative predictive value. In conclusion, this method provides a low-cost, high-performance, viable, and reliable alternative for the rapid diagnosis of Zika in primary health-care facilities.

[Genetic variability of Aedes aegypti determined by mitochondrial gene ND4 analysis in eleven endemic areas for dengue in Peru]. / Variabilidad genética del Aedes aegypti determinada mediante el análisis del gen mitocondrial ND4 en once áreas endémicas para dengue en el Perú

In order to establish the genetic variability of Aedes aegypti determined by the analysis of the MT-ND4 gene, in eleven endemic regions for dengue in Peru, 51 samples of Ae. Aegypti were tested. The genetic variability was determined through the amplification and sequencing of a fragment of 336 base-pairs of MT ND4, the analysis of intra-specific phylogeny was conducted with the Network Ver. 4.6.10 program; and the phylogenetic analysis, with the Neighbor Joining distance method. The presence of five haplotypes of Ae. Aegypti grouped in two lineages was identified: the first one includes haplotypes 1, 3 and 5, and the second one comprises haplotypes 2 and 4. The geographic distribution of each of the haplotypes found is also shown. It is concluded that this variability is caused by the active migration of this vector and the human activity-mediated passive migration.

Variabilidad genética del Aedes aegypti determinada mediante el análisis del gen mitocondrial Nd4 en once áreas endémicas para dengue en el Perú / Genetic variability of Aedes Aegypti determined by mitochondrial gene ND4 analysis in eleven endemic areas for dengue in Peru

Con el objetivo de establecer la variabilidad genética de Aedes aegypti determinada por el análisis del gen mitocondrial ND4, se analizaron 51 especímenes de Ae. aegypti en once regiones endémicas para dengue en el Perú. La variabilidad genética se determinó mediante la amplificación y secuenciación de un fragmento de 336 pares de bases del gen mitocondrial ND4. El análisis de filogenia intraespecífica se realizó con el programa Network Ver. 4.6.10; y el análisis filogenético, con el método de distancia Neighbor Joining. Se identificó la presencia de cinco haplotipos de Ae. aegypti agrupados en dos linajes: el primero agrupa a los haplotipos 1, 3 y 5 y el segundo agrupa los haplotipos 2 y 4, se muestra además la distribución geográfica de cada uno de los haplotipos encontrados. Se concluye que esta variabilidad se debe tanto a la migración activa de este vector como a la migración pasiva mediada por la actividad humana.

In order to establish the genetic variability of Aedes aegypti determined by the analysis of the MT-ND4 gene, in eleven endemic regions for dengue in Peru, 51 samples of Ae. Aegypti were tested. The genetic variability was determined through the amplification and sequencing of a fragment of 336 base-pairs of MT ND4, the analysis of intra-specific phylogeny was conducted with the Network Ver. 4.6.10 program; and the phylogenetic analysis, with the Neighbor Joining distance method. The presence of five haplotypes of Ae. Aegypti grouped in two lineages was identified: the first one includes haplotypes 1, 3 and 5, and the second one comprises haplotypes 2 and 4. The geographic distribution of each of the haplotypes found is also shown. It is concluded that this variability is caused by the active migration of this vector and the human activity-mediated passive migration.

[Concurrent infections by two dengue virus serotypes during an outbreak in northwestern Peru, 2008]. / Infecciones concurrentes por dos serotipos del virus dengue durante un brote en el noroeste de Perú, 2008.

OBJECTIVES: To establish the existence of concurrent infections by different dengue virus (DENV) serotypes in an outbreak in the Northwestern in Peru during 2008. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 73 serum samples from patients with dengue were analyzed during an outbreak that occurred in Northwestern in Peru between May and June 2008. Molecular biology techniques were used to serotype the DENV, thus, firstly the viral RNA viral was extracted using Viral QIAamp RNA mini kit (Qiagen, Valencia, California, USA), then the viral cDNA fragments were reverse transcripted and amplified by means of the Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) and the RT-Nested PCR region techniques and finally, genetic sequencing of the viral cDNA fragments were performed using the Big Dye Terminator v.3,1 kit. RESULTS: The 73 dengue cases presented infections by different serotypes: 34 (46.6%) by DENV-3, 29 (39.7%) by DENV-1, 4 (5.5%) by DENV-4, and 6 (8.2%) concurrent infections by DENV-1 and DENV-3. The most frequent clinical manifestations observed among dengue patients were fever and headache (100%), myalgia (94.5%), ocular pain (83.6%), arthralgia (78.1%), shivers (63.0%), nausea/vomiting (38.4%), positive tourniquet test (30.1%), and rash (20.5%). All patients with concurrent infections presented light clinical course of dengue fever (DF) except one patient who had moderate hemorrhagic manifestations. CONCLUSION: This is the first Peruvian report of patients with concurrent infections of two DENV serotypes without severe clinical manifestations.

Infecciones concurrentes por dos serotipos del virus dengue durante un brote en el noroeste de Perú, 2008 / Concurrent infections by two dengue virus serotypes during an outbreak in northwestern Peru, 2008

Objetivo. Describir la existencia de infecciones concurrentes por diferentes serotipos del virus dengue (DENV) enun brote ocurrido en el noroeste de Perú durante el 2008. Materiales y métodos. Se analizó 73 muestras séricas de pacientes con dengue en un brote en el noroeste de Perú entre mayo y junio de 2008. Para la serotipificación del DENV se utilizó técnicas de biología molecular; así, primero se realizó la extracción del ARN con el kit QIAamp viral RNA Mini, luego se realizó la transcripción inversa y amplificación de los fragmentos de ADNc viral mediante las técnicas de reacción en cadena de la polimerasa con transcriptasa inversa (RT-PCR multiplex) y de RT-Anidada PCR(RT-Nested PCR), y finalmente de realizó el secuenciamiento genético de los fragmentos de ADNc viral utilizando el kit Big Dye Terminator v.3,1. Resultados. Los 73 casos de dengue presentaron infecciones por diferentes serotipos: 34 (46,6%) por DENV-3, 29 (39,7 por ciento) por DENV-1, 4 (5,5 por ciento) por DENV-4 y 6 casos (8,2 por ciento) por DENV-1 y DENV-3. Las manifestaciones clínicas más frecuentes fueron fiebre y cefalea (100 por ciento), mialgia (94,5 por ciento), dolor ocular (83,6 por ciento ), artralgia (78,1 por ciento), escalofríos (63,0 por ciento), nauseas/vómitos (38,4 por ciento), prueba de lazo positiva (30,1 por ciento) y erupción cutánea (20,5 por ciento). Los pacientes con infecciones concurrentes presentaron cuadros leves, excepto una paciente que presentó prueba de lazo positivo y sangrado genital. Conclusión. Es el primer reporte de pacientes peruanos con infecciones concurrentes por dos serotipos del DENV sin formas graves de la enfermedad.

Objetives. To establish the existence of concurrent infections by different dengue virus (DENV) serotypes in an outbreak in the Northwestern in Peru during 2008. Material and methods. 73 serum samples from patients with dengue were analyzed during an outbreak that occurred in Northwestern in Peru between May and June 2008. Molecular biology techniques were used to serotype the DENV, thus, firstly the viral RNA viral was extracted using Viral QIAamp RNA mini kit (Qiagen, Valencia, California, USA), then the viral cDNA fragments were reverse transcripted and amplified by means of the Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) and the RT-Nested PCR region techniques and finally, genetic sequencing of the viral cDNA fragments were performed using the Big Dye Terminator v.3,1 kit. Results. The 73 dengue cases presented infections by different serotypes: 34 (46.6 per cent) by DENV-3, 29 (39.7 per cent) by DENV-1, 4 (5.5 per cent) by DENV-4, and 6 (8.2 per cent) concurrent infections by DENV-1 and DENV-3. The most frequent clinical manifestations observed among dengue patients were fever and headache (100 per cent), myalgia (94.5 per cent), ocular pain (83.6 per cent), arthralgia (78.1 per cent), shivers(63.0 per cent), nausea/vomiting (38.4 per cent), positive tourniquet test (30.1 per cent), and rash (20.5 per cent). All patients with concurrent infections presented light clinical course of dengue fever (DF) except one patient who had moderate hemorrhagic manifestations. Conclusion. This is the first Peruvian report of patients with concurrent infections of two DENV serotypes without severe clinical manifestations.