Overview of Coronaviruses in Veterinary Medicine
Susan R Compton
Abstract
Coronaviruses infect humans and a wide range of animals, causing predominantly respiratory and intestinal infections. This review provides background on the taxonomy of coronaviruses, the functions of viral proteins, and the life cycle of coronaviruses. In addition, the review focuses on coronaviral diseases in several agriculturally important, companion, and laboratory animal species (cats, cattle, chickens, dogs, mice, rats and swine) and briefly reviews human coronaviruses and their origins.
Topics & Concepts
CoronavirusVirologyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakCoronavirus InfectionsMedicineBiologyHuman medicineAnimal healthBetacoronavirusVeterinary medicinePandemicAnimal speciesVeterinary virologyPneumoniaMEDLINETransmission (telecommunications)One HealthHuman healthHighly pathogenicInfectious disease (medical specialty)Disease reservoirAnimal Virus Infections StudiesSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchDiverse Scientific Research Studies