Natural infection by SARS-CoV-2 in companion animals: a review of case reports and current evidence of their role in the epidemiology of COVID-19
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Natural infection by SARS-CoV-2 in companion animals: a review of case reports and current evidence of their role in the epidemiology of COVID-19
Published 25 November 2020
de Morais, H.A. (2020) Natural infection by SARS-CoV-2 in companion animals: a review of case reports and current evidence of their role in the epidemiology of COVID-19. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7, p.823. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.591216
This paper provides a review of reported cases of animals naturally infected with SARS-CoV-2, particularly companion pets, with the aim of shedding light on the role of these animals in the epidemiology of COVID-19. It includes a brief overview of coronaviruses and information on the similarity between the ACE2 protein in various animals and humans, which may have implications for susceptibility to infection with SARS-CoV-2.
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