ArticleEmerging infectious diseases2024
SARS-CoV-2 and Other Coronaviruses in Rats, Berlin, Germany, 2023.
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- Infection of urban rodents by SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 healthcare facilities in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.One health outlook · 2026Article
- Serological investigation of zoo animals: SARS-CoV-2 antibodies detected in a European moose and an Asian golden cat.One health outlook · 2026Article
- Adapted Live SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Elicits Rapid Mucosal Immunity, Protects From Disease, and Reduces Shedding of XBB.1.5.European journal of immunology · 2026Article
- Coronaviruses in wild rodent and eulipotyphlan small mammals: a review of diversity, ecological implications and surveillance considerations.The Journal of general virology · 2025Review
- Novel Rodent Coronavirus-like Virus Detected Among Beef Cattle with Respiratory Disease in Mexico.Viruses · 2025Article
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Abstract
We tested 130 rats captured in Berlin for coronaviruses. SARS-CoV-2 antibodies were detected in 1 rat, but all animals were negative by reverse transcription PCR, suggesting SARS-CoV-2 was not circulating in the rat population. However, alphacoronaviruses were found. Monitoring rodent populations helps to determine coronavirus occurrence, transmission, and zoonotic potential.
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