Coronavirus
I thought I’d share some thoughts about the coronavirus threat that is occupying the news now. I’m not convinced we’ll get accurate information as some deny there is a threat while others may tend to...
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First dog found with coronavirus has died after returning home virus-free from quarantine, Hong Kong authorities reveal
Dr Doug do you know if any infections (cases where a virus or bacterium are multiplying inside a body) where the host’s body does not react by producing antibodies?
Linked article wrote:
Serology tests, which look for antibodies in the blood, were carried out on the dog from March 3 and came back negative on March 12, meaning no antibodies specific to the coronavirus were found in its system.
At the time, an AFCD statement said the negative serological test result did not suggest the dog had not been infected with the virus.
“It is known in some asymptomatic or mild cases of human infections with other types of coronavirus that antibodies may not always develop,” it said.
Dr Doug do you know if any infections (cases where a virus or bacterium are multiplying inside a body) where the host’s body does not react by producing antibodies?
