The Public Health and Environmental Laboratories participates in a statewide surveillance network to test mosquitoes for the presence of human viral pathogens. This network is made up of stakeholders including the PHEL, NJ State Mosquito Commission at DEP, and the 22 county mosquito agencies. Results from the Virology Lab allow the local mosquito agencies to formulate a thoughtful, effective mosquito abatement strategy to minimize the potential for outbreaks of disease.
Zika Virus Testing for New Jersey Patients
Arbovirus Vector Borne Disease Surveillance uses molecular techniques to rapidly identify West Nile virus, Eastern Equine encephalitis virus, St. Louis encephalitis virus, and La Crosse virus.
