SARS-CoV-2 infection in domestic rats after transmission from their infected owner
X. Montagutelli, B. Decaudin, M. Beretta, H. Mouquet, E. Simon-Loriere
Abstract
We report the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant from a COVID-19 symptomatic individual to two domestic rats, one of which developed severe symptoms. Omicron carries several mutations which permit rodent infection. This report demonstrates that pet, and likely wild, rodents could therefore contribute to SARS-CoV-2 spread and evolution.
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