| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T404 |
0-101 |
Sentence |
denotes |
There is a steady increase in the reports of COVID-19 in companion and wild animals around the world. |
| T405 |
102-312 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Further studies are required to evaluate the potential of animals (especially companion animals) to serve as an efficient reservoir host that can further alter the dynamics of human-to-human transmission (330). |
| T406 |
313-473 |
Sentence |
denotes |
To date, two pet dogs (Hong Kong) and four pet cats (one each from Belgium and Hong Kong, two from the United States) have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 (335). |
| T407 |
474-625 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has confirmed the diagnosis of COVID-19 in both dogs and cats due to human-to-animal transmission (331). |
| T408 |
626-794 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The similarity observed in the gene sequence of SARS-CoV-2 from an infected pet owner and his dog further confirms the occurrence of human-to-animal transmission (333). |
| T409 |
795-917 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Even though asymptomatic, feline species should be considered a potential transmission route from animals to humans (326). |
| T410 |
918-1015 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, currently, there are no reports of SARS-CoV-2 transmission from felines to human beings. |
| T411 |
1016-1140 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Based on the current evidence, we can conclude that cats are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 and can get infected by human beings. |
| T412 |
1141-1234 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, evidence of cat-to-human transmission is lacking and requires further studies (332). |
| T413 |
1235-1454 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Rather than waiting for firmer evidence on animal-to-human transmission, necessary preventive measures are advised, as well as following social distancing practices among companion animals of different households (331). |
| T414 |
1455-1603 |
Sentence |
denotes |
One of the leading veterinary diagnostic companies, IDEXX, has conducted large-scale testing for COVID-19 in specimens collected from dogs and cats. |
| T415 |
1604-1663 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, none of the tests turned out to be positive (334). |
