D. de Meulder

Robustness of the ferret model for influenza risk assessment studies: a cross-laboratory exercise

This study evaluates the consistency of ferret transmission experiments across laboratories for two H1N1 influenza viruses, finding concordant results and suggesting a minimum of three to five labs for reliable risk assessment.

Comparison of three air samplers for the collection of four nebulized respiratory viruses

This study compares three air samplers for collecting infectious respiratory viruses and finds that the BioSampler and cascade impactor collect more virus than the electrostatic precipitator.

SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 are transmitted through the air between ferrets over more than one meter distance

This study shows that SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 can transmit between ferrets over more than one meter through the air, with SARS-CoV-2 infecting two of four and SARS-CoV infecting all four recipients.

SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing human antibodies protect against lower respiratory tract disease in a hamster model

This study shows that high-dose convalescent plasma or monoclonal antibodies protect hamsters from SARS-CoV-2-induced lower respiratory disease, but lower doses are ineffective.

SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted via contact and via the air between ferrets.

This study shows SARS-CoV-2 spreads via direct contact and air between ferrets, supporting social distancing measures.

Comparative Pathogenesis Of COVID-19, MERS And SARS In A Non-Human Primate Model

This study compares the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV in non-human primates, showing SARS-CoV-2 causes a COVID-19-like disease with prolonged viral excretion without clinical signs.