Multiple Hosts of SARS-CoV-2: Second Volume
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Coronaviruses".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 10761
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Both human and non-human animal species are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection, and multiple spillovers from humans to non-human animal hosts have been documented, including amongst companion animals, farmed animals, and captive and free-living wild animals. The recent findings of widespread SARS-CoV-2 infection in free-living white-tailed deer highlight an urgent need to address the many open questions relating to the role of various animal hosts in the natural ecology and evolution, pathogenesis, transmission dynamics, and host responses of SARS-CoV-2.
For this second volume of the Special Issue, we encourage colleagues to submit original manuscripts, case reports, and targeted reviews relating to the ecology and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in non-human animal hosts. Epidemiological and laboratory studies on reverse zoonoses, transmission dynamics at the animal–human interface, SARS-CoV-2 surveillance of animal populations, and the identification of animal reservoirs are strongly encouraged. Manuscripts describing comparative and mechanistic studies relating to SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis, host innate and adaptive immune response, and virus adaptation in humans and animals are also welcome.
Prof. Dr. Suresh Varma Kuchipudi
Prof. Dr. Vivek Kapur
Prof. Dr. Joshy Jacob
Dr. Santhamani Ramasamy
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- SARS-CoV-2
- animal–human interface
- animal reservoirs
- one health
- pathogenicity and pathogenesis
- spillover and spillback
- surveillance
- virus evolution and adaptation
- zoonoses and reverse zoonoses
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