Study found that MPXV DNA on pets in mpox-affected households was likely due to human contamination, not true infection, as no live virus or antibodies were detected.
By Vijay Kumar MalesuReviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Sep 12 2024 Despite detecting mpox virus DNA on dogs and cats in infected households, researchers conclude the viral traces are likely from human contamination, not actual pet infections.In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases , a group of researchers investigated the potential susceptibility of common companion animals to Mpox virus infection in households with confirmed human mpox cases.
The study was conducted between July 2022 and March 2023 in the District of Columbia, Minnesota, Virginia, and Tennessee. Follow-up sampling occurred 3-4 months later to assess immune responses. Study results The study sampled 34 companion animals from 21 households, including 24 dogs, 9 cats, and 1 rabbit. The animals' ages ranged from 4 months to 16 years, and they were evenly divided between male and female. Most households had a single human mpox case, while one household had two. A total of 191 animal swabs and 56 animal-associated environmental specimens were collected. Skin lesions were observed in 6 dogs and 1 cat during the examination.
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