{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Transmission of HCoV-OC43 to pet hamsters.
{Author}: He H;Li X;Wang Y;Zhang C;Yu H;Li D;Li X;Jiang Z;Sun J;Zhai X;
{Journal}: Microb Pathog
{Volume}: 185
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2023 Dec 1
{Factor}: 3.848
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.micpath.2023.106364
{Abstract}: Coronaviruses (CoVs) are a significant group of pathogens that pose a serious threat to both human and animal health, with some being zoonotic and displaying frequent cross-species transmission. Human CoV-OC43 (HCoV-OC43) is one of the four common human CoVs that can cause seasonal mild to moderate respiratory diseases in humans. In this study, we identified HCoV-OC43 for the first time in two asymptomatic pet hamsters, which share a high similarity with the human-derived HCoV-OC43 strain, suggesting potential cross-species transmission of HCoV-OC43 to pet hamsters. The finding emphasizes the need to strengthen pathogen monitoring of livestock and pets in close contact with humans to provide early warning of public safety.