We monitored the SARS-CoV-2 antibody response in 7 dogs and 2 cats by using two multispecies ELISA tests, plaque reduction neutralisation test and virus neutralization. SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies in pets persisted up to 10 months since the first positive testing, thus replicating observations in COVID-19 human patients. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Long-term persistence of neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in pets

Lorusso, Eleonora;Colitti, Barbara;Rosati, Sergio;Paltrinieri, Saverio;
2021-01-01

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We monitored the SARS-CoV-2 antibody response in 7 dogs and 2 cats by using two multispecies ELISA tests, plaque reduction neutralisation test and virus neutralization. SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies in pets persisted up to 10 months since the first positive testing, thus replicating observations in COVID-19 human patients. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Dog; ELISA; SARS-CoV-2 antibodies; cat; long-term persistence; plaque reduction neutralization test; virus neutralization
Decaro, Nicola; Grassi, Andrea; Lorusso, Eleonora; Patterson, Edward I; Lorusso, Alessio; Desario, Costantina; Anderson, Enyia R; Vasinioti, Violetta;...espandi
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