Relationship of Rodents with Corona Viruses Infection- An Overview

Authors: Soliman Desoky AE*

DOI: 10.23880/oajpr-16000207

Volume 4, Issue 3

Abstract

Rodents are the most diverse mammals on the planet and are important reservoirs of many pathogens example Coronaviruses infect various animals, but to date, relatively few coronaviruses have been identified in rodents worldwide. Rat coronaviruses are very contagious, with transfer to susceptible rats by direct contact with infected rats, and indirectly by aerosol and fomites. The evolution and ecology of coronaviruses in rodent have not been fully investigated to human.

Keywords: Rodents; Diverse Mammals; Planet; Coronaviruses; Rat Coronaviruses; Human

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