Global Zika Virus Testing Market 2020 (Includes Business Impact of COVID-19)

                                          
“Global Zika Virus Testing Market’’ is an upcoming research report offering by Trusted Business Insights. Key factors have been taken into consideration and presented in this report. The report includes revenue shares of each segment, its region, trends, revenue-driving factors, restraints, along with opportunities in untapped countries. Threats are also included. The company profiles of key players include detailed information, recent developments, strategies, acquisitions, and mergers, etc. The global Zika virus testing market is segmented by type, application, and countries.

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Global Zika Virus Testing Market: Overview

The Zika virus is a deadly virus that is inflicted by a mosquito that is active during the day and is known as the Aedes mosquito. This virus causes diseases which can result to be fatal in most cases. The symptoms of the diseases caused by the Zika virus include mild fever, rashes, conjunctivitis, joint pains, and headaches. These symptoms tend to last between 2-3 days. The Zika virus can also cause diseases such as dengue and yellow fever. Pregnant women are more prone to diseases caused by such viruses. In the instance, a woman does get infected it is known as congenital Zika syndrome. The virus can cause complications during pregnancy including preterm birth and miscarriage. Fetal loss and stillbirth are among other complications that are caused by the Zika virus. Cases have been reported wherein a considerable number of individuals are found out to be affected by the Zika virus in regions such as Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. Individuals affected by the Zika virus are highly recommended to be kept in isolation. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the Zika virus infection causes microcephaly.

A Zika virus test is generally conducted by examining samples of blood and urine that have been collected from patients. Inconsistencies that might indicate the presence of the virus in the blood and urine cells are sought after.

Global Zika Virus Testing Market: Dynamics

Drivers: An increasing number of incidents pertaining to the Zika virus have been reported in the US. The American government is allocating a major portion of its budget to finding solutions and effective treatment for the Zika virus as well as in developing innovative medical diagnostic tests. Different types of advanced Zika virus diagnostic test kits are available in the market such as IgG/IgM Zika test cards, cassettes, strips, and rapid ELISA. Such developments are expected to be factors driving the market growth during the forecast period.

Restraints: The Zika virus test has a few limitations that are expected to restrain this market’s growth. The IgM test is an effective test but comes with some side-effects such as fainting, hematoma, and pain caused by multiple punctures made while locating a patient’s veins. In addition, there is no specific medication that can be prescribed for the treatment of diseases caused by the Zika virus.

Global Zika Virus Testing Market: Regional Analysis

The North America market is expected to account for a majority of the revenue in the global Zika virus testing market. This is attributed to a major outbreak of the Zika virus in the US in recent years. Furthermore, the American government is undertaking research and development activities to improve Zika virus testing in the country. In recent years, an increasing number of Zika virus testing kits have been developed in the North American region.

The markets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa is projected to register growth in the forecast period due to a rise in awareness about the Zika virus which is leading to an increase in the adoption of Zika virus testing in these regions. 

Global Zika Virus Testing Market Segmentation:  

By Product Type

Molecular Test
Serologic Test
Plaque Reduction Neutralization Test 

By Application

Diagnostic Laboratory
Hospital
Clinics
Academic Institutes