SARS-CoV-2 surveillance in captive animals at the belo horizonte zoo, Minas Gerais, Brazil
This study highlights the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in various wild mammal species at the Belo Horizonte Zoo, emphasizing the virus's zoonotic potential and the complexity of interspecies transmission. The detection of different variants suggests ongoing viral evolution and adaptation in new hosts. Continuous monitoring and genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife are essential for understanding its transmission dynamics and preventing future zoonotic outbreaks. These findings underscore the need for integrated public health strategies that include wildlife monitoring to mitigate the risks posed by emerging infectious diseases.
Authors
- Luíza Campos Guerra de Araújo e Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6122-8592)
- Renato Santana Aguiar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5180-3717)
- Rafael Otávio Cançado Motta
- Daniel Costa Queiroz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6607-8818)
- Herlandes Penha Tinoco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4270-5503)
- Rennan Garcias Moreira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2775-1333)
- João Victor Oliveira Miranda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3879-0784)
- Paula Luize Camargos Fonseca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8103-9235)
- Carlyle Mendes Coelho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5689-6198)
- Diego Menezes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9603-455X)
- Anisleidy Pérez Castillo
- Paula Cristina Senra Lima
- Júlia Angélica Gonçalves da Silveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5200-7429)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Virology Journal
- Published
- 2024-11-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-024-02505-9
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.17
Funders
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
- Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais