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- Title
The role of pets in SARS-CoV-2 transmission: an exploratory analysis.
- Authors
Teixeira, Ana Izabel Passarella; de Brito, Raíssa Nogueira; Gontijo, Carolina Carvalho; Romero, Gustavo Adolfo Sierra; Ramalho, Walter Massa; Haddad, Rodrigo; Noronha, Elza Ferreira; de Araújo, Wildo Navegantes
- Abstract
Purpose: There is evidence that humans can transmit SARS-CoV-2 to cats and dogs. However, there is no evidence that they can transmit it back to humans or play any role in SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Here, we present an exploratory analysis on that matter. Methods: We conducted a case–control study with participants with flu-like symptoms seeking care at a primary healthcare unit to be tested for COVID-19. They were asked if they owned pet cats and/or dogs in their residences, and this variable was evaluated as exposure. Results: The odds ratio of "having dogs and/or cats in the residence" was 1.29 (95% CI 1.08–1.54) of "having only dogs and no cats" was 1.26 (1.05–1.52), and "no dogs and only cats" was 1.29 (0.95–1.75). Conclusion: Having a cat/dog in the house can affect the risk of infection by SARS-CoV-2.
- Subjects
RESEARCH; COVID-19; CONFIDENCE intervals; ZOONOSES; PETS; CATS; CASE-control method; RISK assessment; PRIMARY health care; INFLUENZA; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; RESEARCH funding; COVID-19 testing; ODDS ratio; ENVIRONMENTAL exposure; DOGS; DISEASE risk factors; INFECTIOUS disease transmission; SYMPTOMS
- Publication
Infection, 2023, Vol 51, Issue 2, p455
- ISSN
0300-8126
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s15010-022-01860-5