SARS-CoV-2 exposure in escaped mink, Utah, USA
February 15, 2021
In August 2020, outbreaks of coronavirus disease were confirmed on mink farms in Utah, USA. We surveyed mammals captured on and around farms for evidence of infection or exposure. Free-ranging mink, presumed domestic escapees, exhibited high antibody titers, suggesting a potential severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 transmission pathway to native wildlife.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Title | SARS-CoV-2 exposure in escaped mink, Utah, USA |
| DOI | 10.3201/eid2703.204444 |
| Authors | Susan A. Shriner, Jeremeny E. Ellis, J. Jeffrey Root, Annette Roug, Scott R. Stopak, Gerald W. Wiscomb, Jared R. Zierenberg, Hon S. Ip, Mia K. Torchetti, Thomas J. DeLiberto |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
| Index ID | 70218306 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Wildlife Health Center |