Systemic infection of SARS-CoV-2 in free ranging Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) in India
S. Mahajan, K. Mathesh, V. Chander, A. M. Pawde, G. Saikumar, M. Semmaran, P. Sree lakshmi, M. Sharma, S. nandi, K. P. Singh, V. K. Gupta, R. K. Singh, G. Sharma
The paper reports SARS-CoV-2 infection in a free-ranging Indian leopard, confirming Delta variant infection and highlighting the need for wildlife screening.
bioRxiv · Jan 11, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology