Update on the role of companion animals in the COVID-19 pandemic
Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Which of the following is the cause of COVID-19 in people
a) SARS-CoV-2
b) Canine enteric coronavirus
c) SARS-CoV-1
d) MERS-CoV-1
Correct Answer - (a)
Which of the following test results proves the presence of live virus in a sample
a) Antibody positive
b) RT-PCR positive
c) Virus isolation
d) In situ hybridization
Correct Answer -(c)
In naturally exposed dogs and cats studied to date, what is the approximate infection rate for the virus causing COVID-19
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 20%
d) 30%
Correct Answer -(a)
Which of the following is true about the virus that causes COVID-19 in people?
a) Naturally infected cats commonly present with respiratory disease
b) People acquire the virus from petting stray dogs
c) The virus lives on surfaces for at least 17 days
d) The virus is easy to kill with detergents
Correct Answer -(d)
Which of the following is true about the virus that causes COVID-19 in people?
a) Veterinarians are more at risk for exposure than most professionals due to handling companion animals
b) Most people with COVID-19 infect multiple new hosts
c) Cats owned by households with only healthy people should be handled wearing full personal protective equipment
d) Dogs and cats in exposed families should be quarantined at home if possible
Correct Answer -(d)
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