Whole genome characteristics of hedgehog coronaviruses from Poland and analysis of the evolution of the Spike protein for its interspecies transmission potential
BCoV-Eri is to some extent prevalent in wildlife asylums in Poland. Given that the S protein of BCoVs-Eri is highly variable and that some sites of this protein evolve under positive selection pressure, these strains could potentially acquire a favourable feature for cross-species transmission. Consequently, the threat to humans working in such asylums is particularly high. Adequate biosecurity safeguards, but also human awareness of such risks, are therefore essential.
Authors
- Jakub Jędrzej Ruszkowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1256-0107)
- Maciej Gogulski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7227-0654)
- Małgorzata Pomorska‐Mól (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2220-2730)
- Anna Lisowska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7794-3320)
- Katarzyna Domańska-Blicharz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0642-3931)
- Justyna Opolska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5086-4542)
Institutions
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PL)
- National Veterinary Research Institute (PL)
- University of Life Sciences in Poznań (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2024-09-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-024-04277-4
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.36
Funders
- Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu