Infection with SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 detected in a group of dogs and cats with suspected myocarditis.
Vet Rec
; 189(9): e944, 2021 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1499332
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Domestic pets can contract severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection; however, it is unknown whether the UK B.1.1.7 variant can more easily infect certain animal species or increase the possibility of human-to-animal transmission.METHODS:
This is a descriptive case series reporting SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant infections in a group of dogs and cats with suspected myocarditis.RESULTS:
The study describes the infection of domestic cats and dogs by the B.1.1.7 variant. Two cats and one dog were positive to SARS-CoV-2 PCR on rectal swab, and two cats and one dog were found to have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies 2-6 weeks after they developed signs of cardiac disease. Many owners of these pets had developed respiratory symptoms 3-6 weeks before their pets became ill and had also tested positive for COVID-19. Interestingly, all these pets were referred for acute onset of cardiac disease, including severe myocardial disorders of suspected inflammatory origin but without primary respiratory signs.CONCLUSIONS:
These findings demonstrate, for the first time, the ability for pets to be infected by the B.1.1.7 variant and question its possible pathogenicity in these animals.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cat Diseases
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Dog Diseases
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COVID-19
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Myocarditis
Topics:
Variants
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Vet Rec
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Vetr.944
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