Susceptibility of rabbits to SARS-CoV-2
Anna Z. Mykytyn, Mart M. Lamers, Nisreen M.A. Okba, Tim I. Breugem, Debby Schipper, Petra B. van den Doel, Peter van Run, Geert van Amerongen, Leon de Waal, Marion Koopmans, Koert J. Stittelaar, Judith M. A. van den Brand, Bart L. Haagmans
Abstract
Transmission of severe acute respiratory coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) between livestock and humans is a potential public health concern. We demonstrate the susceptibility of rabbits to SARS-CoV-2, which excrete infectious virus from the nose and throat upon experimental inoculation. Therefore, investigations on the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in farmed rabbits should be considered.
Topics & Concepts
VirologyCoronavirusSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)BiologyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Transmission (telecommunications)Virus2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSars virusNoseLivestockMedicineVeterinary medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseOutbreakPathologyAnatomyEcologyElectrical engineeringEngineeringSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchAnimal Virus Infections StudiesViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology