Susceptibility of rabbits to SARS-CoV-2

Anna Mykytyn, Mart Lamers, Nisreen Okba, Tim Breugem, Debby van Eck - Schipper, Petra van den Doel, Peter van Run, G Amerongen, L Waal, Marion Koopmans, KJ Stittelaar, JMA Brand, Bart Haagmans

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Abstract

Transmission of severe acute respiratory coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) between livestock and humans is a potential public health concern. We demonstrate the susceptibility of rabbits to SARS-CoV-2, which excrete infectious virus from the nose and throat upon experimental inoculation. Therefore, investigations on the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in farmed rabbits should be considered.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-7
Number of pages7
JournalEmerging Microbes & Infections
Volume10
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

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