A5018069019- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
University of Antwerp
2023
In September 2022, deaths of pigs manifesting pox-like lesions caused by swinepox virus were reported in Tshuapa Province, Democratic Republic the Congo. Two human mpox cases found concurrently surrounding community. Specific diagnostics and robust sequencing are needed to characterize multiple poxviruses prevent potential poxvirus transmission.
ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has led to millions of human infections and deaths worldwide. Several other mammal species are also susceptible SARS-CoV-2, multiple instances transmission from humans pets, farmed mink, wildlife zoo animals have been recorded. We conducted a systematic surveillance SARS-CoV-2 in all two zoos Belgium between September December 2020 July 2021 four sessions, targeted selected enclosures following infection hippos 2021. A total 1523 faecal samples were tested for...
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to millions of human infections and deaths worldwide. Several other mammal species are also susceptible SARS-CoV-2, multiple instances transmission from humans pets, farmed mink, wildlife zoo animals have been recorded. We conducted a systematic surveillance SARS-CoV-2 in all two zoos Belgium between September December 2020 July 2021, four sessions, targeted selected enclosures following infection hippopotamuses 2021. A total 1523 faecal samples 103 were tested...