SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology, kinetics, and evolution: A narrative review
Virulence,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: April 8, 2025
Since
winter
2019,
SARS-CoV-2
has
emerged,
spread,
and
evolved
all
around
the
globe.
We
explore
4
y
of
evolutionary
epidemiology
this
virus,
ranging
from
applied
public
health
challenges
to
more
conceptual
biology
perspectives.
Through
review,
we
first
present
spread
lethality
infections
it
causes,
starting
its
emergence
in
Wuhan
(China)
initial
epidemics
world,
compare
virus
other
betacoronaviruses,
focus
on
airborne
transmission,
containment
strategies
("zero-COVID"
vs.
"herd
immunity"),
explain
phylogeographical
tracking,
underline
importance
natural
selection
epidemics,
mention
within-host
population
dynamics.
Finally,
discuss
how
pandemic
transformed
(or
should
transform)
surveillance
prevention
viral
respiratory
identify
perspectives
for
research
COVID-19.
Language: Английский
Evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in companion animals from owners who tested positive for COVID-19 in the Valley of Mexico
Molecular Biology Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
51(1)
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
Abstract
Background
Little
is
known
about
the
companion
animals
which
tested
positive
in
Mexico
for
Severe
Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
Coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection.
Due
to
this,
it
that
we
have
documented
infection
of
animals,
via
an
exploratory
approach
two
localities
Valley
Mexico,
animal
owners
COVID-19.
Methods
Oropharyngeal
and
nasopharyngeal
swabs
were
collected
from
21
animals.
Also,
a
Reverse-Transcription
Quantitative
Polymerase
Chain
Reaction
was
used
test
five
probes
three
SARS-CoV-2
genes.
More
than
one-third
(5/14)
these
samples
SARS
CoV-2
corresponding
dogs.
Results
This
research
translates
into
first
available
report
on
with
most
populated
area
Mexico.
Samples
added
chronologically
previous
reports
prepared
other
areas
country,
February
through
November
2022.
Conclusion
Although
dogs
not
as
common
our
results
suggest
can
be
transmitted
by
their
greater
extent
previously
reported.
Language: Английский
Survey of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in captive and free-ranging wildlife from Spain
Veterinary Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
55(1)
Published: July 19, 2024
Abstract
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2),
considered
a
zoonotic
agent
of
wildlife
origin,
can
infect
various
animal
species,
including
in
free-range
and
captive
environments.
Detecting
susceptible
species
potential
reservoirs
is
crucial
for
preventing
the
transmission,
spread,
genetic
evolution,
further
emergence
viral
variants
that
are
major
threats
to
global
health.
This
study
aimed
detect
exposure
or
infection
by
SARS-CoV-2
420
animals
from
40
different
terrestrial
aquatic
mammals,
regions
Spain
during
2020–2023
disease
19
(COVID-19)
pandemic.
In
total,
8/137
were
positive
antibodies
against
receptor
binding
domain
and/or
nucleoprotein
according
independent
ELISAs.
However,
only
one
ELISA-positive
sample
bottlenose
dolphin
(
Tursiops
truncatus
)
tested
neutralizing
with
low
titre
(SNT
50
38.15)
virus
neutralization
test.
Cetaceans
expected
have
high
risk
early
predictive
studies
due
similarity
their
angiotensin
converting
enzyme
cell
humans.
Moreover,
283
analysed
RNA
using
RT-qPCR,
none
positive.
Our
results
reinforce
importance
considering
cetaceans
at
support
taking
preventive
biosecurity
measures
when
interacting
them,
especially
presence
individuals
suspected
confirmed
COVID-19.
Although
most
this
negative
exposure,
ongoing
surveillance
potentially
important
prevent
future
spillover
events
novel
reservoirs.
Language: Английский
SARS‐CoV‐2 Reverse Zoonosis Among Cats in China: A One Health Investigation
Sajid Umar,
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et al.
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(5)
Published: May 1, 2024
The
interconnections
between
humans,
animals,
and
the
environment
are
often
referred
to
as
"One
Health"
concept.
These
connections
complex
closely
intertwined.
During
last
two
decades,
cat
population
has
expanded
rapidly
worldwide
including
China.
There
approximately
65
million
cats
in
China,
indicating
that
have
become
one
of
most
popular
pets.
This
proliferation
domestic
can
lead
more
human–cat
interactions
heightens
risk
pathogen
transmission.
intimacy
relationships
many
owners
sleep
with
their
cats,
cuddle
them,
sometimes
share
food,
increases
potential
for
disease
transmission
[1,
2].
A
zoonosis
(plural
zoonoses)
refers
pathogens
or
diseases
from
animals
humans.
emerging
re-emerging
zoonotic
is
increasing
due
globalization,
industrialization,
deforestation,
climate
change,
growth
international
travel
trade,
raising
fear
new
pandemics
[2,
3].
One
other
hand,
term
reverse
zooanthroponosis
anthroponosis
specifically
human-to-animal
3,
4].
Reverse
been
neglected
received
far
less
attention
past
compared
events.
could
be
several
reasons
this
imbalance:
First,
directly
affect
human
populations
were
emphasized
over
animal
health
research
funding
directed
towards
issues.
Second,
resources
years
because
greater
impact
on
economy
(SARS,
MERS,
SARS-CoV-2,
H1N1,
Ebola).
Third,
it
hard
detect
diagnose
illness
than
humans
systemic
funds
surveillance.
Furthermore,
concept
Health
particularly
important
densely
populated
countries
like
Pathogen
spillovers
vice
versa
significant
public
implications
faster
spread
countries.
gaining
traction
acknowledges
linked,
move
both
directions
(Figure
1).
approach
may
stimulate
into
zoonoses.
In
gained
researchers
outbreaks
(H5N1,
SARS,
SARS-CoV-2)
seriously
impacting
[5].
Fagre
et
al.
[6]
documented
virus
bacteria
being
passed
people
wild
events
happening
continuously;
however,
we
not
picking
them
up
largely
robust
sampling
veterinary
diagnostic
tools.
Recently,
viral
genomic
analysis
revealed
transmit
adapt
evolve
within
reservoirs,
hence,
only
harm
but
spillbacks
potentially
virulent
form
also
reinfect
[7].
better
understanding
zoonoses
critical
predict
mitigate
future
pandemic
threats.
SARS-CoV-2
RNA
family
Coronaviridae,
which
a
higher
mutation
rate
enzymes
replicate
its
genome
prone
errors
lack
proofreading
mechanisms.
Several
studies
support
SARS
CoV-2
had
origin
wildlife
farming,
trade
spilled
infects
multiple
species,
[3,
8,
9].
main
cause
infections.
Cross-species
increased
evolution
SARS-CoV-2.
Dogs
susceptible
infection
cats.
lower
susceptibility
dogs
low
level
angiotensin
converting
enzyme
2
(ACE2)
receptors
single
nucleotide
dogs.
global
provides
opportunities
interaction
cross-species
scarcity
data
especially
2021–2024,
total
458
nasal
swab
samples
was
collected
at
clinics
monitor
among
Kunshan
city
Jiangsu
Province
World
Organization
Animal
guidelines
strictly
followed
during
sample
collection.
Samples
submerged
5-mL
sterile
transport
media
(Copan
Diagnostics
Inc,
Italy).
Takara
MiniBest
extraction
Kits
(Cat#9766,
Takara,
Dalian,
China)
used
extract
samples.
We
employed
one-step
real-time
RT-PCR
(RT-qPCR)
using
MIC
Real
Time
qPCR
cycler
(Biomolecular
systems,
Australia).
detected
by
following
protocols
described
previously
[10]
Superscript
III
One-Step
System
platinum
Taq
polymerase
(Thermo
Fisher
Scientific
Inc).
Positive
negative
controls
included
each
reaction
verify
our
assays.
cycle
threshold
(Ct)
below
40
(<
40)
considered
positive.
addition,
conventional
all
SARS-CoV-2–positive
amplify
partial
spike
(S)
gene
(748
bp)
sequencing
[11].
study
reveals
positivity
1.5%
infected
(7/458)
reported
South
Korea
[9,
12].
another
study,
no
SARS-CoV2
coinfection
noticed
[10],
might
partly
relatively
prevalence
function
size
sampled.
Genetic
S
presence
Omicron
variant
BA.5.2
positive
All
sampled
2023
2024,
related
peak
season
CoV2
It
prolonged
contact
times
[12].
Moreover,
coinfected
feline
calicivirus
study.
Surprisingly,
adult
(>
4
age).
nondetection
point
an
age-related
defense
mechanism
differing
behavioral
patterns
reducing
exposure
risk.
Interestingly,
detection
(6/7,
85.7%)
observed
cold
seasons
linked
province
Four
asymptomatic
while
three
showed
mild
respiratory
distress
sneezing.
SARS-CoV-2–infected
remain
display
signs
clinically
indistinguishable
[9].
recovered
well,
death
reported.
Previously,
dogs,
species
COVID-19
8-10,
Cats
experimental
natural
infection,
although
cases
sporadically
remained
understudied
Our
limited
small
geographical
area
China
these
probably
just
"tip
iceberg."
Even
limitations,
highlights
vulnerability
provide
useful
information
researchers.
serve
novel
reservoir
cross
transmission,
reinfection,
evolution.
spillover
represent
spillback
threat
endangered
biodiversity
conservation.
serious
concern
complicate
efforts
control
emergence
vaccine-resistant
strains.
Despite
infections,
role
development
established
yet.
However,
screening
relevant
reinfection
standpoint
[10].
Since
cat-to-human
already
[5,
8],
therefore,
vaccination
against
should
along
additional
measure.
Vaccination
reduce
replication
host
suggest
targeted
surveillance
initiated
precautionary
measures
reinfections.
Close
likely
led
emphasizing
crucial
need
strict
period
infections
owners.
frequent
handwashing
before
after
handling
beddings,
water,
food
supplies.
persons
advised
limit
contacts
much
possible
kisses
close
snuggles.
Wearing
protective
clothing
keeping
clean
minimize
Cat
health.
Therefore,
holistic
highly
desired
continuous
epidemiological
monitoring
variants
Sajid
Umar:
Conceptualization;
Investigation;
Funding
acquisition;
Methodology;
Validation;
Visualization;
Writing
–
review
editing;
original
draft;
Formal
analysis;
Supervision;
Project
administration.
Shaban
Muhammad:
draft.
Di
Gao:
Pu
Chen:
editing.
would
thank
staff,
technicians,
doctors
collecting
specimens
clinical
Kunshan.
authors
declare
conflicts
interest.
Language: Английский
Risks of Coronavirus Infectious Disease 19 (SARS-CoV-2) in Companion Animals
Published: Sept. 23, 2024
The
epidemiological
situation
of
Severe
Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
Coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
in
humans
and
animals
is
continually
evolving.
Given
the
probable
animal
origin
SARS-CoV-2
recent
case
reports
pets,
especially
cats
dogs,
their
close
contact
with
humans,
it
critical
to
comprehend
how
sensitive
vice
versa
order
control
coronavirus
infectious
disease
19
(COVID-19)
pandemic.
most
susceptible
companion
contract
infection
include
cats,
ferrets,
hamsters.
virus
that
carried
from
pets
generally
thought
have
little
no
effect
on
viral
transmission
across
broader
community,
there
evidence
mutations.
Thus,
requisite
for
specialized
surveillance
programmes
pets;
cases,
testing
should
only
be
done
pet
owners
or
veterinarians
who
interact
these
animals.
It
recommended
properly
dispose
human
waste
lower
probability
spreading
Additionally,
best
avoid
particularly
if
they
are
ill
deceased.
In
addition
evaluating
exhibiting
clinical
indications,
monitoring
advised
household
pets.
Language: Английский
Risks of Coronavirus Infectious Disease 19 (SARS-CoV-2) in Companion Animals
Qeios,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(10)
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
The
epidemiological
situation
of
Severe
Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
Coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
in
humans
and
animals
is
continually
evolving.
Given
the
probable
animal
origin
SARS-CoV-2
recent
case
reports
pets,
especially
cats
dogs,
their
close
contact
with
humans,
it
critical
to
comprehend
how
sensitive
vice
versa
order
control
coronavirus
infectious
disease
19
(COVID-19)
pandemic.
most
susceptible
companion
contract
infection
include
cats,
ferrets,
hamsters.
virus
that
carried
from
pets
generally
thought
have
little
no
effect
on
viral
transmission
across
broader
community,
there
evidence
mutations.
Thus,
requisite
for
specialized
surveillance
programmes
pets;
cases,
testing
should
only
be
done
pet
owners
or
veterinarians
who
interact
these
animals.
It
recommended
properly
dispose
human
waste
lower
probability
spreading
Additionally,
best
avoid
particularly
if
they
are
ill
deceased.
In
addition
evaluating
exhibiting
clinical
indications,
monitoring
advised
household
pets.
Language: Английский
Risks of Coronavirus Infectious Disease 19 (SARS-COV2) in Companion Animals
Qeios,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(10)
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
The
epidemiological
situation
of
Severe
Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
Coronavirus
2
(SARS-COV2)
in
humans
and
animals
is
continually
evolving.
Given
the
probable
animal
origin
SARS-COV2
recent
case
reports
pets,
especially
cats
dogs,
their
close
contact
with
humans,
it
critical
to
comprehend
how
sensitive
vice
versa
order
control
coronavirus
infectious
disease
19
(COVID-19)
pandemic.
most
susceptible
companion
get
infection
include
cats,
ferrets,
hamsters.
virus
that
carried
from
pets
generally
thought
have
little
no
effect
on
viral
transmission
across
broader
community,
there
evidence
mutations.
Thus,
requisite
for
specialized
surveillance
programs
pets;
cases,
testing
should
only
be
done
pet
owners
or
veterinarians
who
interact
these
animals.
It
recommended
properly
dispose
human
waste
lower
probability
spreading
Additionally,
best
avoid
particularly
if
they
are
ill
deceased.
In
addition
evaluating
exhibiting
clinical
indications,
monitoring
advised
household
pets.
conclusion,
while
supporting
correlation
between
receptor
profiles
SARS-CoV-2
rates
further
studies
warranted
clarify
implications
public
health
management.
Language: Английский
Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in exotic pets in Spain
Comparative Immunology Microbiology and Infectious Diseases,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 102289 - 102289
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
The Ability of Combined Flavonol and Trihydroxyorganic Acid to Suppress SARS-CoV-2 Reproduction
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 37 - 37
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
The
global
burden
of
COVID-19
continues
to
rise,
and
despite
significant
progress
in
vaccine
development,
there
remains
a
critical
need
for
effective
treatments
the
severe
inflammation
acute
lung
injury
associated
with
SARS-CoV-2
infection.
In
this
study,
we
explored
antiviral
properties
plant-derived
complex
consisting
flavonol
hydroxyorganic
acid
compounds.
Our
research
focused
on
ability
suppress
activity
several
key
proteins
involved
replication
maturation
SARS-CoV-2.
These
include
ACE2
protein,
HRV
3C
Protease,
Mpro
(Main
Protease).
It
was
shown
that
plant-based
effectively
inhibited
these
viral
proteins.
addition
its
effects
proteins,
were
Vero
E6
cells.
At
dose
22
μg/mL,
drug
demonstrated
maximum
activity,
significantly
reducing
vitro.
preliminary
studies,
showed
both
prophylactic
therapeutic
potential,
suggesting
it
may
be
useful
preventing
infection,
as
well
severity
disease
once
an
individual
has
been
infected
Based
compelling
results
propose
potential
compound
Its
inhibit
exhibit
protective
positions
valuable
candidate
further
clinical
evaluation.
As
fight
against
continues,
therapies
like
could
complement
existing
provide
new
options
managing
treating
disease.
Language: Английский