Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Terrestrial Animals in Southern Nigeria: Potential Cases of Reverse Zoonosis

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Terrestrial Animals in Southern Nigeria: Potential Cases of Reverse Zoonosis

Since SARS-CoV-2 caused the COVID-19 pandemic, records have suggested the occurrence of reverse zoonosis of pets and farm animals in contact with SARS-CoV-2-positive humans in the Occident. However, there is little information on the spread of the virus among animals in contact with humans in Africa...

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Main Authors: Anise N. Happi, Akeemat O. Ayinla, Olusola A. Ogunsanya, Ayotunde E. Sijuwola, Femi M. Saibu, Kazeem Akano, Uwem E. George, Adebayo E. Sopeju, Peter M. Rabinowitz, Kayode K. Ojo, Lynn K. Barrett, Wesley C. Van Voorhis, Christian T. Happi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2
domestic animals
non-domestic animals
reverse zoonosis
surveillance
Nigeria
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/15/5/1187

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