One current viral threat to wildlife or in captivity

Abstract

In general, it is assumed that there are many differences between human beings and other animal species. That may be true, but in terms of diseases caused by viruses and microorganisms that difference is much narrower. As André Lwoff, Nobel Prize winner in 1965, said, “viruses are viruses” and therefore the fact that they affect animal species makes no difference. Over the centuries, the human species has been threatened by various bacterial and viral pathogens. In this respect, animal species are not immune. Currently, a ribovirus (SARS-CoV-2) affects the human species presenting several variants, the last known being omicron. Likewise, in animals and initially in dogs, the Canine Vistemper virus was described, of which several genotypes are also known that make any vaccination plan tremble, including other families besides the Canidae. Due to the above, it is not unreasonable to propose CDV as a latent threat in animal species, wild or in captivity. A dizzying read…!!