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Scientists have found a new strain of coronavirus usually found only in dogs. but mutated and able to infect humans for the first time in Malaysia
The South China Morning Post, the medical journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, reported that a team of scientists from the United States, Malaysia and China had found a new strain of the coronavirus named CCov-HuPn-2018 that humans can become infected after the virus was found in at least one pneumonia patient in Sarawak. Malaysia in 2018 with the coronavirus that is often found in dogs. but mutated until it was able to infect humans for the first time
Dr. Gregory Gray, an epidemiologist at Duke University, and his team discovered the new coronavirus, saying: “We have never seen coronavirus in dogs before. That can infect humans before.” And if this mutant virus can spread to humans in a wide area when. This virus will be the 8th strain of the coronavirus that can be found in humans like COVID-19.
Dr. Gregory Gray recommends that more practical coronavirus studies should be done targeting the virus that has already infected humans. They may examine people in close contact with bats. or other animals that can be a carrier of the virus Instead of trying to find out how many viruses Instead, focus on which virus can infect humans more, because it actually takes years for a virus to develop itself to mutate and infect from animal to human.
The researchers noted that The coronavirus in this dog may have existed for a long time. But just before, it was not able to infect humans only. Fortunately, the team of researchers was able to isolate the virus from the patient.
However, research on the coronavirus found in dogs remains limited, for example, the presence of the virus in a patient's respiratory tract may not be the cause of the patient's pain and swelling. Because there is still evidence of infection with the virus from other ways.
The research team plans to continue following this research. A blood sample is taken for antibodies that show evidence of infection. They will also investigate the cause of pneumonia in other countries such as China, Sri Lanka and Vietnam to determine if other coronaviruses have been found. Dr. Gregory Gray also recommends that in order to reduce the risk of contracting the virus, Corona from animals that may develop themselves to infect humans. Should change the method of detecting and tracking the virus again.
However, the Veterinary Association of Veterinary Practitioners of Thailand further clarified that
The virus found was named CCoV-HuPn-2018 It is a newly discovered virus in the Alpha Coronavirus family. This is a different strain from the SARS-CoV-2 strain that causes COVID-19. the current epidemic
Research reports the coronavirus infection in pediatric patients with pneumonia. But did not confirm that the virus found as the cause of illness. or found evidence of human-to-human transmission
From such information, it can be concluded that Although the coronavirus strain found in dogs has been found in humans But there is not enough evidence to confirm that this virus causes disease. And can be prevented if good hygiene is maintained. Therefore, they should not panic, however, they should continue to be vigilant.
