SARS-CoV-2 delta variant infection in domestic dogs and cats, Thailand
Issued Date
2022-12-01
Resource Type
eISSN
20452322
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85130311748
Pubmed ID
35589808
Journal Title
Scientific Reports
Volume
12
Issue
1
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Scientific Reports Vol.12 No.1 (2022)
Suggested Citation
Jairak W., Chamsai E., Udom K., Charoenkul K., Chaiyawong S., Techakriengkrai N., Tangwangvivat R., Suwannakarn K., Amonsin A. SARS-CoV-2 delta variant infection in domestic dogs and cats, Thailand. Scientific Reports Vol.12 No.1 (2022). doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12468-y Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/86419
Title
SARS-CoV-2 delta variant infection in domestic dogs and cats, Thailand
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Abstract
In June–September 2021, we investigated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections in domestic dogs and cats (n = 225) in Bangkok and the vicinities, Thailand. SARS-CoV-2 was detected in a dog and a cat from COVID-19 positive households. Whole genome sequence analysis identified SARS-CoV-2 delta variant of concern (B.1.617.2). Phylogenetic analysis showed that SARS-CoV-2 isolated from dog and cat were grouped into sublineage AY.30 and AY.85, respectively. Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 could be detected in both dog (day 9) and cat (day 14) after viral RNA detection. This study raises awareness on spill-over of variant of concern in domestic animals due to human-animal interface. Thus, surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in domestic pets should be routinely conducted.