SARS-CoV-2 natural infection in animals: A systematic review of studies and case reports and series

Conclusion: A considerable proportion of animals resulted infected by SARS-CoV-2, ranking minks among the highest value, followed by dogs and cats. Further studies in other animals are required to define the extent and importance of natural infection due to SARS-CoV-2. These findings have multiple implications for public human and animal health. One Health approach in this context is critical for prevention and control.PMID:34406913 | DOI:10.1080/01652176.2021.1970280

Source: Veterinary Quarterly - August 18, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: D Katterine Bonilla-Aldana Alejandra Garc ía-Barco S Daniela Jimenez-Diaz Jorge L Bonilla-Aldana Mar ía C Cardona-Trujillo Fausto Mu ñoz-Lara Lysien I Zambrano Luis A Salas-Matta Alfonso J Rodriguez-Morales Source Type: research