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Sars In Ferrets
A highly susceptible animal infection model where ferrets contract SARS-CoV and exhibit clinical signs closely mirroring human disease.
Key Facts
- Ferrets develop significant clinical signs including lethargy and fatal outcomes in some experimental cases.
- They replicate human SARS symptoms such as fever, respiratory infection, and lung damage.
- Infected ferrets can transmit the virus to other animals through respiratory routes.
- Ferrets are considered an excellent model for studying SARS-CoV pathogenesis and vaccine efficacy.