SARS-CoV-2 infection in domestic rats after transmission from their infected owner
X. Montagutelli, B. Decaudin, M. Beretta, H. Mouquet, E. Simon-Loriere
This study shows SARS-CoV-2 Omicron can infect domestic rats, with one developing severe symptoms, suggesting rodents may contribute to viral spread and evolution.
bioRxiv · Oct 13, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology