A retrospective study showing a high rate of seropositivity against SARS-CoV-2 in wild felines in India.

ABSTRACT: We report a high rate of seropositivity against SARS-CoV-2 in wild felines in India. Seropositivity was determined by microneutralization and plaque reduction neutralization assays in captive Asiatic lions, leopards, and Bengal tigers. The rate of seropositivity was positively correlated with that of the incidence in humans, suggesting the occurrence of large spillover events.

SUBMITTER: Borkakoti R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10010641 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature