The zoonotic and natural foci characteristics of SARS-CoV-2

The origin of SARS-CoV-2 is still an unresolved mystery. In this study, we systematically reviewed the main research progress of wild animals carrying virus highly homologous to SARS-CoV-2 and analyzed the natural foci characteristics of SARS-CoV-2. The complexity of SARS-CoV-2 origin in wild animal...

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Published in:Journal of biosafety and biosecurity 2021-06, Vol.3 (1), p.51-55
Main Authors: Li, Zhenjun, Jiang, Jiafu, Ruan, Xiangdong, Tong, Yigang, Xu, Shuai, Han, Lichao, Xu, Jianguo
Format: Article
Language:English
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COVID-19
Natural foci disease
Review
SARS-CoV-2
Zoonotic disease
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Summary:The origin of SARS-CoV-2 is still an unresolved mystery. In this study, we systematically reviewed the main research progress of wild animals carrying virus highly homologous to SARS-CoV-2 and analyzed the natural foci characteristics of SARS-CoV-2. The complexity of SARS-CoV-2 origin in wild animals and the possibility of SARS-CoV-2 long-term existence in human populations are also discussed. The joint investigation of corona virus carried by wildlife, as well as the ecology and patho-ecology of bats and other wildlife, are keymeasures to further clarify the characteristics of natural foci of SARS-CoV-2 and actively defend against future outbreaks of emerging zoonotic diseases.
ISSN:2588-9338
2588-9338
DOI:10.1016/j.jobb.2021.06.002