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Insects and SARS-CoV-2: Analysis of the Potential Role of Vectors in European Countries.
Dutto, M; Lauria, G; Drago, A; Martini, S; Gorrasi, I; Gilli, G.
  • Dutto M; Former Consultant Medical Entomology and Zoology, General Hospital A.O. S. Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy.
  • Lauria G; Department of Emergency, General Hospital A.O. S. Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy.
  • Drago A; Entostudio S.r.l. Ponte San Nicolò PD, Italy.
  • Martini S; Entostudio S.r.l. Ponte San Nicolò PD, Italy.
  • Gorrasi I; Department of Prevention, Service of Food Hygiene and Nutrition, Local Health Authority A.S.L. CN1, Cuneo, Italy.
  • Gilli G; Emeritus Professor, Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin, Italy.
Ann Ig ; 33(6): 583-588, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1156201
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ABSTRACT SARS-CoV-2 is a coronavirus responsible for the pandemic that developed in China in late 2019. Transmission of the virus is predominantly direct, through exposure to infected respiratory secretions. As far as we know, arthropods play a key role in the transmission and spread of several viruses, and thus their role in the spread of COVID-19 deserves to be studied. The biological transmission of viral agents through insects is very complex. While mechanical transmission is more likely to happen, biological transmission is possible via blood-sucking arthropods, but this requires a high grade of compatibility between the vector and the pathogen. If the biological and mechanical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by blood-sucking arthropods is excluded, a mechanical transmission by urban pests could take place. This risk is very low but it could be important in isolated environmental conditions, where other means of transmission are not possible. The presence of SARS-CoV-2 in non-blood-sucking arthropods in infected buildings, like hospitals and retirement homes, should be investigated.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Disease Vectors / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 / Insecta Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Animals / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Ann Ig Journal subject: Microbiology / Public Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ai.2021.2441

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Disease Vectors / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 / Insecta Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Animals / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Ann Ig Journal subject: Microbiology / Public Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ai.2021.2441