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Seroprevalence of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Cats during Five Waves of COVID-19 Epidemic in Thailand and Correlation with Human Outbreaks
| العنوان: | Seroprevalence of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Cats during Five Waves of COVID-19 Epidemic in Thailand and Correlation with Human Outbreaks |
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| المؤلفون: | Suporn Thongyuan, Jeeraphong Thanongsaksrikul, Potjanee Srimanote, Wallaya Phongphaew, Piyaporn Eiamcharoen, Naris Thengchaisri, Angela Bosco-Lauth, Nicola Decaro, Rungrueang Yodsheewan |
| المصدر: | Animals, Vol 14, Iss 5, p 761 (2024) |
| بيانات النشر: | MDPI AG |
| سنة النشر: | 2024 |
| المجموعة: | Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, indirect ELISA, surrogate viral neutralization assay, seroprevalence, correlation, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100, Zoology, QL1-991 |
| الوصف: | Human-to-animal SARS-CoV-2 transmission was observed, including a veterinarian contracting COVID-19 through close contact with an infected cat, suggesting an atypical zoonotic transmission. This study investigated the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in cats during human outbreaks and elucidated the correlation between cat infections and human epidemics. A total of 1107 cat serum samples were collected and screened for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies using a modified indirect ELISA human SARS-CoV-2 antibody detection kit. The samples were confirmed using a cPass™ neutralization test. The SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity rate was 22.67% (199/878), mirroring the trend observed in concomitant human case numbers. The waves of the epidemic and the provinces did not significantly impact ELISA-positive cats. Notably, Chon Buri exhibited a strong positive correlation (r = 0.99, p = 0.009) between positive cat sera and reported human case numbers. Additionally, the cPass™ neutralization test revealed a 3.99% (35/878) seropositivity rate. There were significant differences in numbers and proportions of positive cat sera between epidemic waves. In Samut Sakhon, a positive correlation (r = 1, p = 0.042) was noted between the proportion of positive cat sera and human prevalence. The findings emphasize the need for ongoing surveillance to comprehend SARS-CoV-2 dynamics in both human and feline populations. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article in journal/newspaper |
| اللغة: | English |
| تدمد: | 2076-2615 |
| Relation: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/5/761; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2615; https://doaj.org/article/5c02544e49cb4e929745bf2527be8224 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/ani14050761 |
| الاتاحة: | https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14050761 https://doaj.org/article/5c02544e49cb4e929745bf2527be8224 |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsbas.1BC96483 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | BASE |
Full Text Finder | تدمد: | 20762615 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/ani14050761 |