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Sci Rep
. 2022 May 19;12(1):8403.
doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-12468-y.
SARS-CoV-2 delta variant infection in domestic dogs and cats, Thailand
Waleemas Jairak[SUP] 1 2 3 [/SUP], Ekkapat Chamsai[SUP] 1 2 [/SUP], Kitikhun Udom[SUP] 1 2 [/SUP], Kamonpan Charoenkul[SUP] 1 2 [/SUP], Supassama Chaiyawong[SUP] 1 2 [/SUP], Navapon Techakriengkrai[SUP] 1 4 [/SUP], Ratanaporn Tangwangvivat[SUP] 5 [/SUP], Kamol Suwannakarn[SUP] 6 [/SUP], Alongkorn Amonsin[SUP] 7 8 [/SUP]
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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.
. 2022 May 19;12(1):8403.
doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-12468-y.
SARS-CoV-2 delta variant infection in domestic dogs and cats, Thailand
Waleemas Jairak[SUP] 1 2 3 [/SUP], Ekkapat Chamsai[SUP] 1 2 [/SUP], Kitikhun Udom[SUP] 1 2 [/SUP], Kamonpan Charoenkul[SUP] 1 2 [/SUP], Supassama Chaiyawong[SUP] 1 2 [/SUP], Navapon Techakriengkrai[SUP] 1 4 [/SUP], Ratanaporn Tangwangvivat[SUP] 5 [/SUP], Kamol Suwannakarn[SUP] 6 [/SUP], Alongkorn Amonsin[SUP] 7 8 [/SUP]
Affiliations
- PMID: 35589808
- DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-12468-y
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.