Clinical and epidemiologic features of SARS-CoV-2 in dogs and cats compiled through national surveillance in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To characterize clinical and epidemiologic features of SARS-CoV-2 in companion animals detected through both passive and active surveillance in the US.

Animals

204 companion animals (109 cats, 95 dogs) across 33 states with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections between March 2020 and December 2021.

Procedures

Public health officials, animal health officials, and academic researchers investigating zoonotic SARS-CoV-2 transmission events reported clinical, laboratory, and epidemiologic information through a standardized One Health surveillance process developed by the CDC and partners.

Results

Among dogs and cats identified through passive surveillance, 94% (n = 87) had reported exposure to a person with COVID-19 before infection. Clinical signs of illness we

SUBMITTER: Liew AY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10038921 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature