Enveloped viruses show increased propensity to cross-species transmission and zoonosis
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2215600119
Abstract: The transmission of viruses between different host species is a major source of emerging diseases and is of particular concern in the case of zoonotic transmission from mammals to humans. Several zoonosis risk factors have… read more here.
Keywords: zoonosis; viruses show; cross species; propensity ... See more keywords
Immunocompromised Children and Young Patients Living with Pets: Gaps in Knowledge to Avoid Zoonosis
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DOI: 10.1155/2023/2151761
Abstract: Background and Objectives. Although pets are known to be beneficial for children, they could also imply risks for immunocompromised ones. We report the prevalence of children and young patients living with pets in a cohort… read more here.
Keywords: zoonosis; immunocompromised children; living pets; patients living ... See more keywords
How host genetics dictates successful viral zoonosis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3000217
Abstract: Viruses of wild and domestic animals can infect humans in a process called zoonosis, and these events can give rise to explosive epidemics such as those caused by the HIV and Ebola viruses. While humans… read more here.
Keywords: genetics; zoonosis; animal viruses; host genetics ... See more keywords
A COVID-19 Vaccine for Dogs Prevents Reverse Zoonosis
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DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10050676
Abstract: COVID-19 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome virus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which can infect both humans and animals. SARS-CoV-2 originated from bats and can affect various species capable of crossing the species barrier due… read more here.
Keywords: zoonosis; reverse zoonosis; zoonosis covid; vaccine ... See more keywords