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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Infection with SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 detected in a group of dogs and cats with suspected myocarditis
Veterinary Record, Volume 189, No. 9, Year 2021
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Background: Domestic pets can contract severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection; however, it is unknown whether the UK B.1.1.7 variant can more easily infect certain animal species or increase the possibility of human-to-animal transmission. Methods: This is a descriptive case series reporting SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant infections in a group of dogs and cats with suspected myocarditis. Results: The study describes the infection of domestic cats and dogs by the B.1.1.7 variant. Two cats and one dog were positive to SARS-CoV-2 PCR on rectal swab, and two cats and one dog were found to have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies 2–6 weeks after they developed signs of cardiac disease. Many owners of these pets had developed respiratory symptoms 3–6 weeks before their pets became ill and had also tested positive for COVID-19. Interestingly, all these pets were referred for acute onset of cardiac disease, including severe myocardial disorders of suspected inflammatory origin but without primary respiratory signs. Conclusions: These findings demonstrate, for the first time, the ability for pets to be infected by the B.1.1.7 variant and question its possible pathogenicity in these animals. © 2021 British Veterinary Association
Authors & Co-Authors
Fritz, Matthieu
France, Montpellier
Université de Montpellier
Becquart, Pierre
France, Montpellier
Université de Montpellier
Corbet, Sandrine
France, Caen
Chu de Caen Normandie
Ar Gouilh, Meriadeg
France, Montpellier
Université de Montpellier
France, Caen
Chu de Caen Normandie
France, Caen
Normandie Université
Legros, Vincent
France, Lyon
Centre International de Recherche en Infectiologie
France, Marcy-l'etoile
Vetagro Sup
Leroy, Éric Maurice
France, Montpellier
Université de Montpellier
Statistics
Citations: 41
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 5
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1002/vetr.944
ISSN:
00424900
Research Areas
Covid
Noncommunicable Diseases
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study