Abstract

One health perspectives of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) outbreak

Authors: Muhammad Shafeeq, Muhammad Adil, Zohaib Saeed, Muhammad Abdullah Qureshi, Muhammad Mohsin, Muhammad Tahir Aleem, Danish Ali, Hasham Nazir, Muhammad, Kashif Khan and Muhammad Usama Mehmood Chishti7

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.71081/cvj/2023.017

Abstract
Coronaviruses can produce a mild disease equivalent to the common cold, or a more serious illness, such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) or severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The severity of the illness is determined by the host's immune system. Coronaviruses are a kind of pandemic virus that may infect people and a wide variety of other species. These viruses are responsible for a variety of illnesses that affect the bronchial, intestinal, hepatic, and neurological systems. The fact that animals may act as reservoirs for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has significant repercussions not only for human health but also for the welfare of animals and the general population. This study investigates the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from people to animals, provides evidence of infection in domestic and captive animals, analyzes the consequences for animal welfare and health, and investigates preventative methods and monitoring tactics in animal populations. To prevent the further spread of the virus and preserve both human and animal populations, it is essential to understand the potential for animal reservoirs.

Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; Animal reservoirs; Zoonotic transmission; Animal Health Virus