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SARS-CoV-2 Spillback to Wild Coatis in Sylvatic–Urban Hotspot, Brazil

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We tested coatis (Nasua nasua) living in an urban park near a densely populated area of Brazil and found natural SARS-CoV-2 Zeta variant infections by using quantitative reverse transcription PCR,… Click to show full abstract

We tested coatis (Nasua nasua) living in an urban park near a densely populated area of Brazil and found natural SARS-CoV-2 Zeta variant infections by using quantitative reverse transcription PCR, genomic sequencing, and serologic surveillance. We recommend a One Health strategy to improve surveillance of and response to COVID-19.

Keywords: spillback wild; coatis; cov spillback; brazil; wild coatis; sars cov

Journal Title: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2023

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