SARS-CoV-2 and Arthropods: A Review

Higgs, Stephen; Huang, Yan-Jang S.; Hettenbach, Susan M.; Vanlandingham, Dana L.

doi:10.3390/v14050985

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“…Although the ACE2 receptor in insects differs significantly from that of mammals, making efficient binding with SARS-CoV-2 unlikely, it has been reported that arthropods were involved in the mechanical transmission of the turkey coronavirus, parapoxvirus, and SARS-CoV-2 [58,59]. Experimental studies have demonstrated that houseflies may be a vector for SARS-CoV-2 genomic RNA transmission to the surrounding environment up to 24 h post-exposure [60]. Finally, it is advisable to implement a monitoring program to assess the potential presence of SARS-CoV-2 in WWTP using PCR techniques or biosensor-based technologies, which have been extensively employed for virus detection.…”

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Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Wastewater Associated with Scientific Stations in Antarctica and Possible Risk for Wildlife

González-Aravena,

Galbán-Malagón,

Castro-Nallar

et al. 2024

Microorganisms

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Before December 2020, Antarctica had remained free of COVID-19 cases. The main concern during the pandemic was the limited health facilities available at Antarctic stations to deal with the disease as well as the potential impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Antarctic wildlife through reverse zoonosis. In December 2020, 60 cases emerged in Chilean Antarctic stations, disrupting the summer campaign with ongoing isolation needs. The SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected in the wastewater of several scientific stations. In Antarctica, treated wastewater is discharged directly into the seawater. No studies currently address the recovery of infectious virus particles from treated wastewater, but their presence raises the risk of infecting wildlife and initiating new replication cycles. This study highlights the initial virus detection in wastewater from Antarctic stations, identifying viral RNA via RT-qPCR targeting various genomic regions. The virus’s RNA was found in effluent from two wastewater plants at Maxwell Bay and O’Higgins Station on King George Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, respectively. This study explores the potential for the reverse zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from humans to Antarctic wildlife due to the direct release of viral particles into seawater. The implications of such transmission underscore the need for continued vigilance and research.

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confidence: 99%

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Wastewater Associated with Scientific Stations in Antarctica and Possible Risk for Wildlife

González-Aravena,

Galbán-Malagón,

Castro-Nallar

et al. 2024

Microorganisms

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“…Although the ACE2 receptor in insects differs significantly from that of mammals, making efficient binding with SARS-CoV-2 unlikely it has been reported that arthropods were involved in the mechanical transmission of the turkey coronavirus, parapoxvirus, and SARS-CoV-2 [52,53]. Experimental studies have demonstrated that houseflies may be a vector for SARS-CoV-2 genomic RNA transmission to the surrounding environment up to 24 h post-exposure [54]. Finally, it is advisable to implement a monitoring program to assess the potential presence of SARS-CoV-2 in WWTP using PCR techniques or biosensor-based technologies, which have been extensively employed for virus detection.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Wastewater Associated with Scientific Stations in Antarctica and Possible Risk for Wildlife

González-Aravena,

Galban-Malagon,

Castro-Nallar

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Before December 2020, Antarctica had remained free of Covid-19 cases. The main concern during the pandemic was the limited health facilities available at Antarctic stations to deal with the disease, as well as the potential impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Antarctic wildlife through reverse zoonosis. In December 2020, 60 cases emerged in Chilean Antarctic stations, disrupting the summer campaign with ongoing isolation needs. The SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected in the wastewater of several scientific stations. In Antarctica, treated wastewater is discharged directly into the seawater. No studies currently address recovery of infectious virus particles from treated wastewater, but their presence raises the risk of infecting wildlife and initiating new replication cycles. This study highlights the initial virus detection in wastewater from Antarctic stations, identifying viral RNA via RT-qPCR targeting various genomic regions. The virus's RNA was found in effluent from two wastewater plants at Maxwell Bay and O’Higgins Station on King George Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, respectively. This study explores the potential for reverse zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from humans to Antarctic wildlife due to the direct release of viral particles into seawater. The implications of such transmission underscore the need for continued vigilance and research.

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COVID-2019—A Personal Account of an Academic Institute’s Response to the Pandemic

Higgs

2024

COVID

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The unprecedented introduction and spread of SARS-CoV-2, responsible for the COVID-19 epidemic, had many varied and unanticipated consequences for the United States and other countries. In addition to the direct effects of human infection, multiple industries, commodities, and jobs were impacted. This review describes the impact on an academic institution, with a chronological account of events related to constantly changing perceptions and understanding of the pandemic. Although a personal account, the objective is to document how leadership was able to adjust to circumstances in order to support research activities, student education, and the academic goals of our land grant university. It is hoped that these examples will inspire and better prepare us for a subsequent event and avoid what for the COVID-19 situation might be summarized as a progression from procrastination-pandemic-panic-pandemonium-endemic

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SARS-CoV-2 and Arthropods: A Review

Cited by 4 publications

References 35 publications

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Wastewater Associated with Scientific Stations in Antarctica and Possible Risk for Wildlife

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Wastewater Associated with Scientific Stations in Antarctica and Possible Risk for Wildlife

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Wastewater Associated with Scientific Stations in Antarctica and Possible Risk for Wildlife

COVID-2019—A Personal Account of an Academic Institute’s Response to the Pandemic

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