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John R Cook¹, Kaylee V Bennett², Michael C Barton²

¹Psychology Department, School of Liberal Arts, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, USA. jcook2@ggc.edu.

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The SARS-CoV-2 virus may alter host behavior to enhance its spread, a phenomenon observed in other pathogens. Asymptomatic transmission is a key factor in its rapid dissemination.

Keywords:

Asymptomatic Coronavirus Herd immunity Host manipulation Pandemic R0 SARS/CoV-2 Social distancing Super spreader Toxoplasmosis

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Pathogen-host interactions
Behavioral science
Epidemiology

Background:

Host manipulation by pathogens is a known phenomenon, seen in diseases like toxoplasmosis and rabies.
The specific mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19) might manipulate host behavior for transmission are not well-studied.
This study examines indirect evidence suggesting SARS-CoV-2 may alter host behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the potential for SARS-CoV-2 to manipulate host behavior to facilitate its spread.
To identify and discuss indirect methods for testing the hypothesis of SARS-CoV-2-induced host manipulation.

Main Methods:

Primarily a theoretical analysis due to ethical limitations of direct testing.
Discussion of indirect measurement techniques, such as using cell phone data (e.g., travel distance, frequency of leaving home).

Main Results:

The rapid global spread of SARS-CoV-2 suggests potential behavioral manipulation for transmission.
Super-spreader events provide observational data supporting the concept of host manipulation.

Conclusions:

A significant factor in SARS-CoV-2's spread is the high rate (50-70%) of asymptomatic infections.
Asymptomatic carriers pose a threat to vulnerable populations (elderly, immunocompromised) by unknowingly spreading the virus.
The virus's primary goal is survival and reproduction, not host death.