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SARS-CoV-2 and Other Coronaviruses in Rats, Berlin, Germany, 2023

Authors :
Kerstin Wernike
Calvin Mehl
Andrea Aebischer
Lorenz Ulrich
Mario Heising
Rainer G. Ulrich
Martin Beer
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 30, Iss 10, Pp 2205-2208 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024.

Abstract

We tested 130 rats captured in Berlin for coronaviruses. SARS-CoV-2 antibodies were detected in 1 rat, but all animals were negative by reverse transcription PCR, suggesting SARS-CoV-2 was not circulating in the rat population. However, alphacoronaviruses were found. Monitoring rodent populations helps to determine coronavirus occurrence, transmission, and zoonotic potential.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040 and 10806059
Volume :
30
Issue :
10
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.2ae3d2949e904016bfcaac278602d9ec
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3010.241079