Repeated detection of SARS-CoV-2 in pet dogs in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria: a cause for vigilance
Considering the zoonotic nature of SARS-CoV-2 and its potential for mutation into more virulent strains that can be transmissible to humans, the findings of this study have significant implications for public health and implementation of One Health strategies by policymakers, and highlight the need for robust SARS-CoV-2 surveillance in domestic animals to mitigate potential zoonotic risks.
Authors
- Oladele Oluyinka Opaleye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1087-9210)
- Anise N. Happi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8959-5175)
- Oluwafemi Babatunde Daodu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0653-0315)
- Daniel Oladimeji Oluwayelu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9920-879X)
- Olusola Ojurongbe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3752-193X)
- Adedolapo B. Olorunfemi
- Adeleye Solomon Bakarey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6735-1874)
- Christian Tientcha Happi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3056-6705)
- James Olukayode Olopade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3470-0801)
- Chinonyerem N. Chinyere
- Olugbenga Adekunle Olowe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0957-2676)
- Iheanyi Kemdirim Peter-Ajuzie
- L. Z. Kpasham
Institutions
- University of Nigeria (NG)
- University of Ilorin (NG)
- University of Ibadan (NG)
- Redeemer's University (NG)
- University College Hospital, Ibadan (NG)
- National Veterinary Research Institute (NG)
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2025-03-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04647-6
- Primary Topic
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00