Simulation of the Clinical and Pathological Manifestations of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a Golden Syrian Hamster Model: Implications for Disease Pathogenesis and Transmissibility

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Authors

Jasper Fuk‐Woo Chan · University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital

Jinxia Zhang · University of Hong Kong

Shuofeng Yuan · University of Hong Kong

Vincent Kwok‐Man Poon · University of Hong Kong

Chris Chung-Sing Chan · University of Hong Kong

Andrew Chak-Yiu Lee · University of Hong Kong

Wan-Mui Chan

Abstract

Besides satisfying Koch's postulates, this readily available hamster model is an important tool for studying transmission, pathogenesis, treatment, and vaccination against SARS-CoV-2.

Topics & Keywords

SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases

Volume 71, Issue 9, pp. 2428-2446

DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciaa325

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