Breaking the Barrier: SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Wild and Companion Animals and Their Implications for Public Health
Abay Z. Sadikaliyeva S. Nurpeisova A. Jekebekov K. Shorayeva K. Yespembetov B. Nurabayev S. Kerimbayev A. Khairullin B. Yoo H. Kutumbetov L. Kassenov M. Zakarya K.
June 2024Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Viruses
2024#16Issue 6
The emergence of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has led to significant interest in its potential transmission between animals and humans, especially pets. This review article summarises the literature on coronavirus infections in domestic animals, emphasising epidemiology, transmission dynamics, clinical manifestations, and public health implications. This article highlights current understandings of the relationship between infections in companion animals and humans, identifies research gaps, and suggests directions for future research. Cases of disease in cats, dogs, and other domestic animals, often occurring through close contact with infected owners, are reviewed, raising concerns about possible zoonotic and reverse zoonotic transmission. Precautions and recommendations for pet owners and healthcare workers are also discussed. The scientific evidence presented in the article highlights the need for a One Health approach that considers the health of people, animals, and the environment to combat future pandemics.
companion animals , One Health , risk , SARS-CoV-2 , transmission
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Research Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Guardeyskiy uts, 080409, Kazakhstan
MVA Group Scientific-Research Production Center Ltd., Almaty, 050046, Kazakhstan
College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
Research Institute for Biological Safety Problems
MVA Group Scientific-Research Production Center Ltd.
College of Veterinary Medicine
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