Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Delta variant COVID-19 infection found in dogs and cats in Thailand
By Jairak, Waleemas et al.·Published in Scientific reports·2022·Faculty of Veterinary Science·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: SARS-CoV-2 delta variant infection in domestic dogs and cats, Thailand.
Plain-English summary
A dog and a cat in Thailand tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant after living in households with COVID-19 positive humans. The researchers found that the virus was present in both pets, and antibodies were detected in the dog nine days and in the cat fourteen days after the virus was identified. This highlights the potential for pets to contract COVID-19 from their owners, suggesting that monitoring pets for the virus is important.
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Abstract
In June-September 2021, we investigated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections in domestic dogs and cats (n = 225) in Bangkok and the vicinities, Thailand. SARS-CoV-2 was detected in a dog and a cat from COVID-19 positive households. Whole genome sequence analysis identified SARS-CoV-2 delta variant of concern (B.1.617.2). Phylogenetic analysis showed that SARS-CoV-2 isolated from dog and cat were grouped into sublineage AY.30 and AY.85, respectively. Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 could be detected in both dog (day 9) and cat (day 14) after viral RNA detection. This study raises awareness on spill-over of variant of concern in domestic animals due to human-animal interface. Thus, surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in domestic pets should be routinely conducted.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35589808/