Natural infection of Delta mutant of SARS-CoV-2 in Asiatic lions of India.
Transbound Emerg Dis
; 69(5): 3047-3055, 2022 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1360535
ABSTRACT
The current pandemic caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has underlined the importance of emerging diseases of zoonotic importance. Along with human beings, several species of wild and pet animals have been demonstrated to be infected by SARS-CoV-2, both naturally and experimentally. In addition, with constant emergence of new variants, the species susceptibility might further change which warrants intensified screening efforts. India is a vast and second most populated country, with a habitat of a very diverse range of animal species. In this study we place on record of SARS-CoV-2 infections in three captive Asiatic lions. Detailed genomic characterization revealed involvement of Delta mutant (Pango lineage B.1.617.2) of SARS-CoV-2 at two different locations. Interestingly, no other feline species enclosed in the zoo/park were found infected. The epidemiological and molecular analysis will contribute to the understanding of the emerging mutants of SARS-CoV-2 in wild and domestic animals.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cat Diseases
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COVID-19
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Lions
Type of study:
Observational study
Topics:
Variants
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Transbound Emerg Dis
Journal subject:
Veterinary Medicine
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Tbed.14290
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