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Based on its research, NVSL concluded that Winston never actually contracted COVID-19. Instead, the group suspects Winston possibly had come in contact with the virus, which then contaminated the original sample collected.
"This case serves as a good reminder to veterinarians of the importance of following a logical approach to diagnosis in cases of suspected SARS-CoV-2 in animals," the American Veterinary Medical Association said in a report. "A necessary part of the diagnostic workup is consultation with the state public health veterinarian or designated state animal health official."...
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Based on its research, NVSL concluded that Winston never actually contracted COVID-19. Instead, the group suspects Winston possibly had come in contact with the virus, which then contaminated the original sample collected.
"This case serves as a good reminder to veterinarians of the importance of following a logical approach to diagnosis in cases of suspected SARS-CoV-2 in animals," the American Veterinary Medical Association said in a report. "A necessary part of the diagnostic workup is consultation with the state public health veterinarian or designated state animal health official."...