
handle: 10261/226857
We found SARS-CoV-2 RNA in 6 of 71 ferrets (8.4%) and isolated the virus from one rectal swab. Natural SARS-CoV-2 infection does occur in kept ferrets, at least under circumstances of high viral circulation in the human population. However, small ferret collections are probably unable to maintain prolonged virus circulation.
This study received funding from ISCIII, Spanish Government, grant number: COV20/01385 and EFC was supported by a grant from Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
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Coronavirus, Natural infection, Zoonosis, Mustela putorius furo, Pets, Work animals
Coronavirus, Natural infection, Zoonosis, Mustela putorius furo, Pets, Work animals
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