No detection of SARS-CoV-2 in animals exposed to infected keepers: results of a COVID-19 surveillance program.
Future Sci OA
; 7(7): FSO711, 2021 Aug.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1302056
ABSTRACT
SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of the COVID-19 pandemic, has rarely been associated with transmission from humans to animals (reverse zoonotic transmission). In this retrospective study, the authors reviewed data obtained from 236 animals, including buffaloes, goats/sheep, horses, carrier pigeons, rabbits, hens, snakes, pigs and cows that were screened for SARS-CoV-2 infection because they had been in contact with their SARS-CoV-2-positive breeder for at least 2 weeks. None of the tested animals were found to be positive. The authors' findings suggest that the risk of reverse zoonotic transmission among bred animals and SARS-CoV-2-positive breeders is very low or nonexistent. Additional studies are warranted.
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Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Future Sci OA
Year:
2021
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Article
Affiliation country:
Fsoa-2021-0038
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