Evidences on SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) : How many species does it infect?

April 3, 2020

Can it transfer from species to species?

India

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Source: DHS Science and Technology, Master Question List for COVID-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2), Weekly Report, 18 March 2020

New Delhi, April 03, 2020 ;

 What do we know?

  • Early genomic analysis suggests that SARS-CoV-2 bears similarity to SARS,1with a suggested bat origin. 1-3
  • SARS-CoV-2 genome analysis suggests that a non-bat intermediate species is behind the outset of the outbreak.4The identity of the intermediate host still remains unknown. 5-7
  • Positive samples from the South China Seafood Market point to a wildlife source;8however, it is possible that the virus was circulating in humans before the disease was associated with the seafood market. 9-12
  • Experiments suggest that SARS-CoV-2 Spike (S) receptor-binding domain binds the human cell receptor (ACE2) stronger than SARS.13 This factor potentially explains its high transmissibility. It has been suggested that differences between SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV Spike proteins may limit the therapeutic ability of SARS antibody treatments. 13
  • Modeling between SARS-CoV-2 Spike and ACE2 proteins suggests that SARS-CoV-2 can bind and infect human, bat, civet, monkey and swine cells.14
  • No experimental evidence currently exists that SARS-CoV-2 infects domestic animals or livestock, though it is expected that some animal species could be infected.

What do we need to know?

  • What is the intermediate host(s)?
  • What are the mutations in SARS-CoV-2 that enable human infection and transmission?
  • What animals can be infected by SARS-CoV-2 (e.g., pet dogs, potential wildlife reservoirs)?

Author : Dr KK Aggarwal

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Chairman – Fortis Heart Institute Gurugram

Precautions to avoid Corona Virus:

  1. Stay home as far as possible.
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  5. Don’t touch your face, nose and mouth.

 

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