A5086532995- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
University of Antwerp
2023
National Chemical Laboratory
2021
Two adult female hippos in Zoo Antwerp who were naturally infected with SARS-CoV-2 showed nasal discharge for a few days. Virus was detected by immunocytochemistry and PCR swab samples faeces pool water. Serology also positive. No treatment necessary.
Abstract Given a large number of SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals, clinical detection has proved challenging. The wastewater-based epidemiological paradigm would cover the clinically escaped asymptomatic individuals owing to faecal shedding virus. We hypothesised using wastewater as valuable resource for analysing mutations circulating in Pune region (Maharashtra; India), one most affected during covid-19 pandemic. conducted case study open drains from December 2020-March 2021 assess presence...