SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Captive Hippos (<i>Hippopotamus amphibius</i>), Belgium
oleh: Francis Vercammen, Brigitte Cay, Sophie Gryseels, Nadège Balmelle, Léa Joffrin, Koenraad Van Hoorde, Bavo Verhaegen, Elisabeth Mathijs, Rianne Van Vredendaal, Tanmay Dharmadhikari, Koen Chiers, Tim J. S. Van Olmen, Gianfilippo Agliani, Judith M. A. Van den Brand, Herwig Leirs
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| Diterbitkan: | MDPI AG 2023-01-01 |
Deskripsi
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.