Screening for canine coronavirus, canine influenza virus, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in dogs during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic
Background and Aim: Although most cases of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) are in humans, there is scientific evidence to suggest that the virus can also infect dogs and cats. This study investigated the circulation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), canine coronavi...
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| author | Hércules Otacílio Santos Eliane Macedo Sobrinho Santos Hérica da Silva de Oliveira Wagner Silva dos Santos Arthur Almeida Tupy Elber Gomes Souza Rair Ramires Ana Clara Orneles Luiz Anna Christina de Almeida |
| author_facet | Hércules Otacílio Santos Eliane Macedo Sobrinho Santos Hérica da Silva de Oliveira Wagner Silva dos Santos Arthur Almeida Tupy Elber Gomes Souza Rair Ramires Ana Clara Orneles Luiz Anna Christina de Almeida |
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| description | Background and Aim: Although most cases of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) are in humans, there is scientific evidence to suggest that the virus can also infect dogs and cats. This study investigated the circulation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), canine coronavirus (CCV), and canine influenza virus (CIV) in domiciled and/or stray dogs from different locations in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Materials and Methods: In total, 86 dogs living in homes, on the streets, or in shelters in the cities of Taiobeiras, Salinas, Araçuaí, and Almenara were randomly selected for this study. The COVID Ag Detect® Self-Test was used to detect SARS-CoV-2. The ACCUVET CCV AG TEST – CANINE CORONAVIROSIS® was used to detect CCV, whereas canine influenza was detected using the ACCUVET CIV AG TEST – INFLUENZA CANINA®. All collected data were mapped using QGIS 3.28.1 for spatial data analysis and the identification of disease distribution patterns. Descriptive analysis of the collected data, prevalence calculations, odds ratios (ORs), and 95% confidence intervals, when possible, was performed.
Results: Of the 86 animals tested, only one dog tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 using the rapid test for viral antigen detection. No animals tested positive for CIV. Canine coronavirus was detected in almost half of the animals tested in Almenara. Severe acute respiratory syndrome-CoV-2 had a low prevalence (1.16%), versus 15.62% for CCV. Although the results were not significant, the age and breed of animals appeared to be associated with the occurrence of CCV. The results indicated that younger animals were 2.375-fold more likely to be infected. Likewise, purebred animals were more likely to contract the disease (OR = 1.944).
Conclusion: The results indicate the need to maintain preventive measures against CCV, canine influenza, and SARS-CoV-2 in dogs. More studies are needed to better elucidate the panorama of these diseases in dogs, mainly in underdeveloped and developing countries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0e17337d000840cb9b5c76029b364b642023-09-15T16:35:01ZengVeterinary WorldVeterinary World0972-89882231-09162023-09-011691772178010.14202/vetworld.2023.1772-1780Screening for canine coronavirus, canine influenza virus, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in dogs during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemicHércules Otacílio Santos0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5399-9522Eliane Macedo Sobrinho Santos1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1576-4957Hérica da Silva de Oliveira2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7550-8824Wagner Silva dos Santos3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7379-7124Arthur Almeida Tupy4https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4259-9082Elber Gomes Souza5https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0137-352XRair Ramires6https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0532-0890Ana Clara Orneles Luiz7https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9330-8437Anna Christina de Almeida8https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9836-4117Campus Araçuaí, Federal Institute of Northern Minas Gerais, Araçuaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil.Campus Araçuaí, Federal Institute of Northern Minas Gerais, Araçuaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil.Campus Araçuaí, Federal Institute of Northern Minas Gerais, Araçuaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil.Campus Araçuaí, Federal Institute of Northern Minas Gerais, Araçuaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil.Espaço PET Clínica Veterinária, Salinas, Minas Gerais, Brazil.Clínica Veterinária e Pet Shop Neres e Souza, Salinas, Minas Gerais, Brazil.Zecão pet shop clínica veterinária, Salinas, Minas Gerais, Brazil.Prefeitura Municipal, Araçuaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil.Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil.Background and Aim: Although most cases of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) are in humans, there is scientific evidence to suggest that the virus can also infect dogs and cats. This study investigated the circulation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), canine coronavirus (CCV), and canine influenza virus (CIV) in domiciled and/or stray dogs from different locations in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: In total, 86 dogs living in homes, on the streets, or in shelters in the cities of Taiobeiras, Salinas, Araçuaí, and Almenara were randomly selected for this study. The COVID Ag Detect® Self-Test was used to detect SARS-CoV-2. The ACCUVET CCV AG TEST – CANINE CORONAVIROSIS® was used to detect CCV, whereas canine influenza was detected using the ACCUVET CIV AG TEST – INFLUENZA CANINA®. All collected data were mapped using QGIS 3.28.1 for spatial data analysis and the identification of disease distribution patterns. Descriptive analysis of the collected data, prevalence calculations, odds ratios (ORs), and 95% confidence intervals, when possible, was performed. Results: Of the 86 animals tested, only one dog tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 using the rapid test for viral antigen detection. No animals tested positive for CIV. Canine coronavirus was detected in almost half of the animals tested in Almenara. Severe acute respiratory syndrome-CoV-2 had a low prevalence (1.16%), versus 15.62% for CCV. Although the results were not significant, the age and breed of animals appeared to be associated with the occurrence of CCV. The results indicated that younger animals were 2.375-fold more likely to be infected. Likewise, purebred animals were more likely to contract the disease (OR = 1.944). Conclusion: The results indicate the need to maintain preventive measures against CCV, canine influenza, and SARS-CoV-2 in dogs. More studies are needed to better elucidate the panorama of these diseases in dogs, mainly in underdeveloped and developing countries.https://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.16/September-2023/1.pdfcoronavirus disease-2019georeferencingrapid testszoonosis |
| spellingShingle | Hércules Otacílio Santos Eliane Macedo Sobrinho Santos Hérica da Silva de Oliveira Wagner Silva dos Santos Arthur Almeida Tupy Elber Gomes Souza Rair Ramires Ana Clara Orneles Luiz Anna Christina de Almeida Screening for canine coronavirus, canine influenza virus, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in dogs during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic Veterinary World coronavirus disease-2019 georeferencing rapid tests zoonosis |
| title | Screening for canine coronavirus, canine influenza virus, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in dogs during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic |
| title_full | Screening for canine coronavirus, canine influenza virus, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in dogs during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic |
| title_fullStr | Screening for canine coronavirus, canine influenza virus, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in dogs during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic |
| title_full_unstemmed | Screening for canine coronavirus, canine influenza virus, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in dogs during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic |
| title_short | Screening for canine coronavirus, canine influenza virus, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in dogs during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic |
| title_sort | screening for canine coronavirus canine influenza virus and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in dogs during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic |
| topic | coronavirus disease-2019 georeferencing rapid tests zoonosis |
| url | https://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.16/September-2023/1.pdf |
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