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Sheep infected with SARS-CoV-2

Our results showed that sheep-derived kidney cells support SARS-CoV-2 replication. Furthermore, experimental challenge of sheep demonstrated limited infection with viral RNA shed in nasal and oral swabs at 1-day post challenge (DPC); viral RNA was also detected in the respiratory tract and lymphoid tissues at 4 and 8 DPC.… ...More...

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