SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Captive Hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius), Belgium.

ABSTRACT: Two adult female hippos in Zoo Antwerp who were naturally infected with SARS-CoV-2 showed nasal discharge for a few days. Virus was detected by immunocytochemistry and PCR in nasal swab samples and by PCR in faeces and pool water. Serology was also positive. No treatment was necessary.

SUBMITTER: Vercammen F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9855072 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature