Ms. Sorawit Thanito, Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development, revealed that according to online news reports about the results of the study in Thailand. A person was diagnosed with the feline coronavirus (COVID-19) last year. by referring to the research of Prince of Songkla University It was published on June 6, 65, that a father and son pair, aged 64 and 32, were ill and tested positive for COVID-19. Sent to Songkla Nakarin Hospital for treatment on August 8, 64, with both of them bringing their own cats with them. Upon arrival, the cat was sent to the veterinary hospital for examination.
A 32-year-old female veterinarian tested the cat by probing her nose and anus. who tested positive for COVID-19 while being inspected The cat sneezed at the veterinarian. protected by wearing gloves Face mask but did not put a face shield Later on 13 Aug. 65 or 5 days after The female veterinarian began to show symptoms of COVID-19, such as coughing and fever, but had not yet seen a doctor. Until August 15, 65, the virus was tested positive.
An analysis of genome sequencing studies with similar duration of infection found that the infections of the female veterinarian, the cat and the other two owners were epidemiologically relevant. The pathogen found has not yet spread in the area of Songkhla. And because the female veterinarian had never met the owner of the cat before. This led to the assumption that this time, the veterinarian was likely infected with COVID-19. from a cat that sneezes in the face
Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development said that this study This is a report indicating a possible animal-to-human transmission, however, the incidence rate of animal-to-human transmission is a very rare risk. There are many types of corona virus. Some species can cause flu-like illnesses in people. And some can cause illness in animals such as cattle, camels and bats. Coronavirus in dogs and cats. It can only spread in animals and not in humans. Animals in a zoo or sanctuary, such as gorillas, minks, and other mammals can be infected with the corona virus Most are infected after coming into contact with a COVID-19 infected person.
Additionally, the World Animal Health Organization (WOAH) has reported that wild animals such as white-tailed deer are likely to harbor the coronavirus. Therefore, more research is needed. and assess other potential consequences as well Although there is currently no definitive evidence of its spread. But the spread of the infection from humans to the white-tailed deer population. happened many times
Therefore, there should be awareness among hunters. and those who live or work with wild animals to avoid unnecessary interactions with wild animals and avoid leaving garbage or human objects in forested areas accessible to wildlife. In the past, Thailand has cooperated with WOAH to report coronavirus cases in the country. Thailand has reported infections that have infected dogs and cats.
However, from the investigation of the cause, it was found that in all cases reported, the pets were infected from the owners of all infected with COVID-19. In addition, the Department of Livestock Development also has a surveillance program for coronavirus infection in pets with symptoms. at risk, such as showing symptoms of respiratory tract, etc., or pets that come from abroad with the owner
For the results of such surveillance which is tested for infection by the National Institute of Animal Health All samples are now negative. Although research reports that People can become infected from such cats. But the Centers for Disease Control has given information that The risk of animal-to-human transmission is still very low.
The director-general of the Department of Livestock Development urged people not to panic. and keep taking care of pets with closeness Do not let or leave your pet out of fear of such situations or news. and if the pet owner has symptoms of COVID-19 Please avoid close contact with pets.
“Ask for the cooperation of animal farmers and pet owners. To take care of their own animals to be healthy and strong. and preventing animals from being exposed to various risk factors to bring germs into the animal husbandry facility along with regular observation of the animal’s symptoms If an animal is found showing any suspicious symptoms, immediately notify the local livestock authorities. to help farmers in a timely manner,” said the Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development.
By InfoQuest News Agency (June 21, 65)
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