Higher Frequency of SARS-CoV-2 RNA Shedding by Cats than Dogs in Households with Owners Recently Diagnosed with COVID-19

Higher Frequency of SARS-CoV-2 RNA Shedding by Cats than Dogs in Households with Owners Recently Diagnosed with COVID-19

Studies have demonstrated the susceptibility of companion animals to natural infection with SARS-CoV-2. Using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and sequencing analyses, this study investigated SARS-CoV-2 RNA excretion in pets in households with infected owners. Oropharynge...

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Main Authors: Michele Lunardi, Felippe Danyel Cardoso Martins, Emanuele Gustani-Buss, Roberta Torres Chideroli, Isabela Medeiros de Oliveira, Kamila Chagas Peronni, David Livingstone Alves Figueiredo, Alice Fernandes Alfieri, Amauri Alcindo Alfieri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
one health
zoonoses
pets
coronavirus
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
RT-qPCR
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/10/1599

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https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/10/1599

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