Diseases transmitted by arthropods - mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, lice and other biting insects - cause severe morbidity and mortality worldwide. Diagnostics developed by VecTOR Test Systems, Inc. include assays which detect disease-causing agents and pathogens directly in the vectoring arthropods. Application of vector tests is important: to monitor the spread of disease; identification of areas where there is risk to humans and other domestic animals of contracting disease; more efficiently target arthropod control measures and to reduce the impact of disease on ongoing operations, health systems and economies
