NEW YORK (360Dx) – Airborne pathogen-based screening firm Breathtec today announced an alliance and research agreement with ZeptoMetrix, aimed at developing a portable detection device for the Zika virus.

The firm also announced management changes, including a new president.

The deal with ZeptoMetrix includes plans to identify biomarkers associated with Zika, and longer term, the development of a portable device to screen individuals with the virus at international points of entry, it said.

Financial and other terms of the deal were not disclosed.