Disease & Vector Studies I
Disease & Vector Studies I
The Entomology and Ecology team (EET) within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, Arboviral Diseases Branch is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. EET has long provided support for domestic arbovirus detection in vectors to mosquito control districts, public health labs, and other agencies by way of specimen testing, technical assistance, and laboratory capacity building. This presentation will review our vector testing services, including how to request support, criteria for sample acceptance, and required specimen preparation and shipping protocols. Other resources offered by CDC, such as assay controls and technical assistance, will also be discussed.