The goal of this study is to develop new diagnostics and vaccines for viruses transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes, called Arboviruses. These infections circulate in tropical areas of the world including Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, parts of Central and South America, and parts of Africa. These viruses cause a wide spectrum of diseases. Common symptoms of these viruses include fever, rash, joint pain, muscle aches, and headache. Sometimes, people do not even realize that they have been infected. Currently, we are studying Zika and Dengue viruses among others. You do not have to have had a known infection to enroll in this study, the only requirement is travel to an area with these viruses.
At each visit, you will meet with a member of the study team and fill out a questionnaire and consent forms. You will then be taken to get your blood drawn.
Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.
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