SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Captive Hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius), Belgium.
Publication date
2023-01-16
Authors
Vercammen, Francis
Cay, Brigitte
Gryseels, Sophie
Balmelle, Nadège
Joffrin, Léa
Van Hoorde, Koenraad
Verhaegen, Bavo
Mathijs, Elisabeth
Van Vredendaal, Rianne
Dharmadhikari, Tanmay
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Abstract
Two adult female hippos in Zoo Antwerp who were naturally infected with SARS-CoV-2 showed nasal discharge for a few days. Virus was detected by immunocytochemistry and PCR in nasal swab samples and by PCR in faeces and pool water. Serology was also positive. No treatment was necessary.
Keywords
SARS-CoV-2, captive, faeces, hippo, nasal, pool, Animal Science and Zoology, General Veterinary
Citation
Vercammen, F, Cay, B, Gryseels, S, Balmelle, N, Joffrin, L, Van Hoorde, K, Verhaegen, B, Mathijs, E, Van Vredendaal, R, Dharmadhikari, T, Chiers, K, Van Olmen, T J S, Agliani, G, Van den Brand, J M A & Leirs, H 2023, 'SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Captive Hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius), Belgium.', Animals, vol. 13, no. 2, 316, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13020316