The role of pets in SARS-CoV-2 transmission: an exploratory analysis.
Infection
; 51(2): 455-458, 2023 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-35704257
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
There is evidence that humans can transmit SARS-CoV-2 to cats and dogs. However, there is no evidence that they can transmit it back to humans or play any role in SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Here, we present an exploratory analysis on that matter.METHODS:
We conducted a case-control study with participants with flu-like symptoms seeking care at a primary healthcare unit to be tested for COVID-19. They were asked if they owned pet cats and/or dogs in their residences, and this variable was evaluated as exposure.RESULTS:
The odds ratio of "having dogs and/or cats in the residence" was 1.29 (95% CI 1.08-1.54) of "having only dogs and no cats" was 1.26 (1.05-1.52), and "no dogs and only cats" was 1.29 (0.95-1.75).CONCLUSION:
Having a cat/dog in the house can affect the risk of infection by SARS-CoV-2.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças do Gato
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Infection
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil