Is it possible that Mosquito start acting as VECTOR for all or some strains of Covid-19,if not,why? any scientific/Biological reasoning in favour or against this thought.
https://whyy.org/articles/how-bats-mosquitos-humans-and-other-mammals-factor-into-the-coronavirus-story/
There actually isn´t much research about this right now but it seems highly unlikely.
WHO only has touched on this in their myth buster section
https://www.who.int/images/default-source/health-topics/coronavirus/myth-busters/web-mythbusters/mb-mosquito-bite.png?sfvrsn=a1d90f6_2
But few cases of loins,cats and dogs with positive cases were reported i am following that. I am worried that if mosquito become vector it will be a disaster.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/animals.html
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/covid-19/sars-cov-2-animals-including-pets
https://www.oie.int/en/scientific-expertise/specific-information-and-recommendations/questions-and-answers-on-
Can pets get the new coronavirus (COVID-19)?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is aware of a very small number of pets, including dogs and cats, outside the United States reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 after close contact with people with COVID-19. The CDC has not received any reports of pets becoming sick with COVID-19 in the United States. As of April 7, there is no evidence that pets can spread the virus to people.
The first case of an animal testing positive for COVID-19 in the United States was a tiger with a respiratory illness at a zoo in New York City. Public health officials believe these large cats became sick after being exposed to a zoo employee who was actively shedding virus. Researchers and authorities are constantly learning about the new coronavirus, but it appears it can spread from people to animals in some situations.
At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that any animals, including pets or livestock, can spread COVID-19 infection to people.
It is advisable that pet owners and veterinarians strictly observe hand-washing and other infection-control measures, as outlined by the CDC when handling animals.
This is a rapidly evolving situation. We will update as new information becomes available.
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Is there a COVID-19 vaccine for dogs and cats?
There is no vaccine for COVID-19 for people or animals at this time.
Veterinarians are familiar with other coronaviruses. Similar but different coronavirus species cause several common diseases in domestic animals. Many dogs, for example, are vaccinated for another species of coronavirus (Canine Coronavirus) as puppies. However, this vaccine does not cross protect for COVID-19.
Can veterinarians test for COVID-19 in pets?
Yes. As of March 15, the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the College of Veterinary Medicine has the capability to test for the new COVID-19 in pets. The test request must be submitted by a veterinarian and must include the rationale for the test. Requests will then be sent to the state animal health officer and state public health veterinarian for approval on a case-by-case basis. In the event of a positive result, these same officials must be notified before the referring veterinarian. Please contact the diagnostic laboratory with any further questions at 217-333-1620.
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There is no vaccine for COVID-19 for people or animals at this time. Veterinarians are familiar with other coronaviruses. Similar but different coronavirus species cause several common diseases in domestic animals. Many dogs, for example, are vaccinated for another species of coronavirus (Canine Coronavirus) as puppies....
Canine coronavirus (CCoV) is an enveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus which is a member of the species Alphacoronavirus 1. It causes a highly contagious intestinal disease worldwide in dogs.[2] The infecting virus enters its host cell by binding to the APN receptor.[3] It was discovered in 1971 in Germany during an outbreak in sentry dogs.[2] The virus is a member of the genus Alphacoronavirus and subgenus Tegacovirus.[4]
Canine coronavirus antigen (arrows) in canine lung tissueVirus classification📷(unranked):VirusRealm:RiboviriaPhylum:incertae sedisOrder:NidoviralesFamily:CoronaviridaeGenus:AlphacoronavirusSpecies:Alphacoronavirus 1Virus:Canine coronavirusStrains[1]
- Canine coronavirus type I
- Canine coronavirus strain Elmo/02
- Canine coronavirus type II
- Canine coronavirus strain NTU336/F/2008 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canine_coronavirus )
Canine respiratory coronavirus[edit]
Recently, a second type of canine coronavirus (Group II) has been shown to cause respiratory disease in dogs.[10] Known as canine respiratory coronavirus (CRCoV) and found to be similar to strain OC43 of bovine and human coronaviruses, it was first isolated in the United Kingdom in 2003 from lung samples of dogs[11] and has since been found on the European mainland[12] and in Japan.[13] A serological study in 2006 has also shown antibodies to CRCoV to be present in dogs in Canada and the United States.[14] However, a retrospective study in Saskatchewan found that CRCoV may have been present there as far back as 1996.[13]
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https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/facts-not-fear-no-the-covid-19-coronavirus-is-not-transmitted-by-mosquitoes/503-2e64b649-a0bf-43e1-ad51-ab5b9ae013a2
Maybe not right now but a future mutation might. In fact as far as I understand, humans were also not supposed to be part of this loop, it started by eating seafood without maintaining proper hygiene ...
Mechanical transmission may be possible, opposed to biological transmission, whereby a if COVID-19 can remain viable long enough in the mosquito mouthparts after a female bites an infected person, then it may be possible for the virus to be then passed on to another individual in subsequent blood feeds. However, it would seem unlikely to me, and certainly far less likely than it being transmitted person to person via respiratory droplets. Furthermore, it remains uncertain whether COVID-19 even supports bloodborne transmission.
Thank you Harrison Lambert-- for your response to my question.Yes mechanical transmission is one the possibilities, but why blood born transmission of Corona group is not possible.
Everything is possible, especially since the behavior of the virus has not been fully defined yet.
A report by the ECDC states that like many other respiratory virus', COVID-19 is likely to infect cells through attaching itself to receptors in the respiratory tract, so it remains unclear whether it can infect these tissue via the blood. Source: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/covid-19-supply-substances-human-origin.pdf
So far not established. But, if mosquito is one of the carriers, it may spread virus at faster rate.
are animals getting infected by covid19 ? if not they how BATS got infected? or its just are story?
I donot think so . till now mosquito doesnot as as a vector for any virus . only malaria .
Mohamed Laimoud what about yellow fever, dengue, WNV the list goes on.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters#mosquito-bites
To Harrison Lambert: great update!
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