SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Captive Hippos (<i>Hippopotamus amphibius</i>), Belgium

SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Captive Hippos (<i>Hippopotamus amphibius</i>), Belgium

Two adult female hippos in Zoo Antwerp who were naturally infected with SARS-CoV-2 showed nasal discharge for a few days. Virus was detected by immunocytochemistry and PCR in nasal swab samples and by PCR in faeces and pool water. Serology was also positive. No treatment was necessary.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Francis Vercammen, Brigitte Cay, Sophie Gryseels, Nadège Balmelle, Léa Joffrin, Koenraad Van Hoorde, Bavo Verhaegen, Elisabeth Mathijs, Rianne Van Vredendaal, Tanmay Dharmadhikari, Koen Chiers, Tim J. S. Van Olmen, Gianfilippo Agliani, Judith M. A. Van den Brand, Herwig Leirs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
captive
faeces
hippo
nasal
pool
SARS-CoV-2
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/2/316

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https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/2/316

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