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Is COVID-19 the first pandemic that evolves into a panzootic?
Rania Gollakner1, Ilaria Capua2
1One Health Center of Excellence, University of Florida. rgollakner@ufl.edu.
Veterinaria Italiana
|April 22, 2020
Summary
The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, can spread from humans to various animals. This necessitates One Health strategies to monitor and manage animal populations during the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a global pandemic.
- Human-to-animal transmission of SARS-CoV-2 has been documented in domestic and captive animals.
- Certain animal species show susceptibility, posing potential risks for further spread.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current understanding of SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics in animal populations.
- To highlight the implications of zoonotic virus spread for animal health and welfare.
- To emphasize the need for integrated One Health approaches in pandemic preparedness.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific publications on SARS-CoV-2 in animals.
- Analysis of documented cases of human-to-animal transmission.
- Assessment of animal susceptibility based on available research.
Main Results:
- Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 transmission from humans to dogs, cats, tigers, and lions.
- Identification of pigs, cats, ferrets, and primates as susceptible species.
- Evidence of potential for animal-to-animal transmission and onward zoonotic spillover.
Conclusions:
- The zoonotic nature of SARS-CoV-2 requires comprehensive surveillance across human and animal populations.
- One Health strategies are crucial for mitigating the impact on animal health and preventing future pandemics.
- Proactive intervention and management are essential to avoid a repeat of public health failures.
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