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 |
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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 |