Biological Risk Assessment: Zika Virus Detection at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine

Abstract

Background. Biosafety is the application of containment principles and risk assessment. Risk assessment is an essential component of a biological risk management program. It determines the most appropriate mitigation control measure to minimize the risk of Laboratory Acquired Infections (LAIs). In the laboratory response to an emerging disease-causing pathogen such as Zika virus, the risk for laboratory exposure and infection must be assessed.