Systemic infection of SARS-CoV-2 in free ranging Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) in India
S. Mahajan, K. Mathesh, V. Chander, A. M. Pawde, G. Saikumar, M. Semmaran, P. Sree lakshmi, M. Sharma, S. nandi, K. P. Singh, V. K. Gupta, R. K. Singh, G. Sharma
Abstract
We report patho-morphological and virological characterization of SARS-CoV-2 in naturally infected, free ranging Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca). Whole genome sequence analysis confirmed infection of Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, possibly spill over from humans, but the case was detected when infection level had dropped significantly in human population. This report underlines the need for intensive screening of wild animals for keeping track of the virus evolution and development of carrier status of SARS-CoV-2 among wildlife species.
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