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SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence and Cross-Variant Antibody Neutralization in Cats, United Kingdom.

Authors :
Tyson, Grace B.
Jones, Sarah
Logan, Nicola
McDonald, Michael
Marshall, Leigh
Murcia, Pablo R.
Willett, Brian J.
Weir, William
Hosie, Margaret J.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. Jun2023, Vol. 29 Issue 6, p1223-1227. 5p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Anthropogenic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to pet cats highlights the importance of monitoring felids for exposure to circulating variants. We tested cats in the United Kingdom for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies; seroprevalence peaked during September 2021--February 2022. The variantspecific response in cats trailed circulating variants in humans, indicating multiple human-to-cat transmissions over a prolonged period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
29
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163833525
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2906.221755