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Higher Frequency of SARS-CoV-2 RNA Shedding by Cats than Dogs in Households with Owners Recently Diagnosed with COVID-19.
Viruses - 11 Oct 2024
Lunardi Michele, Martins Felippe Danyel Cardoso, Gustani-Buss Emanuele, Chideroli Roberta Torres, de Oliveira Isabela Medeiros, Peronni Kamila Chagas, Figueiredo David Livingstone Alves, Alfieri Alice Fernandes, Alfieri Amauri Alcindo
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Studies have demonstrated the susceptibility of companion animals to natural infection with SARS-CoV-2. Using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and sequencing analyses, this study investigated SARS-CoV-2 RNA excretion in pets in households with infected owners. Oropharyngeal and rectal swabs were collected from dogs and cats in Parana, Southern Brazil, between October 2020 and April...
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