First Detection and Genome Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 Lambda (C.37) Variant in Symptomatic Domestic Cats in Lima, Peru

First Detection and Genome Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 Lambda (C.37) Variant in Symptomatic Domestic Cats in Lima, Peru

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The role of domestic cats in the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 remains poorly Full Upholstered Bed characterized, especially in epidemiologic contexts of countries with high viral transmission.Here, we report the first evidence of SARS-CoV-2 Lambda variant of interest in symptomatic domestic cats whose owners were diagnosed with COVID-19 in Lima, Peru, MARSHMALLOWS SMALL providing evidence that transmission of this new variant in domestic cats is occurring.More epidemiological studies are required to further characterize the role of domestic animals in the transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2.