The Laboratory of Respiratory Viruses, Exanthematics, Enteroviruses and Viral Emergencies (LVRE) of the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC/Fiocruz) has scientific expertise, historical experience and recognized quality in the context of viruses associated with outbreaks, epidemics and health emergencies, contemplated in international programs, such as SARS-CoV-2, Influenza, MERS-CoV and other respiratory viruses, exanthematous viruses, polio and other enteroviruses, MPOX and Ebola. 

Currently, the Laboratory is accredited as a Regional Reference for Measles and Rubella by the World Health Organization (WHO), a National Reference by the Ministry of Health, and as a National Reference Center in Influenza with the Ministry of Health and WHO. The Laboratory is also a National Reference for the Diagnosis of Poliomyelitis and other Enteroviruses.

The Respiratory Virus, Exanthematics, Enterovirus and Viral Emergencies Laboratory, accredited for the period 2023-2028, is the result of the merger of the Respiratory Virus and Measles and Enterovirus Laboratories. 

Head of the Laboratory of Respiratory Viruses, Exanthematous, Enteroviruses and Viral Emergencies 
Marilda Agudo Mendonça Teixeira de Siqueira (Curriculum lattes) 

Deputy Head of the Laboratory of Respiratory Viruses, Exanthematous, Enteroviruses and Viral Emergencies 
Fernando do Couto Motta (Curriculum lattes)