October 20, 2025Open Access

Serological evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in red and fallow deer in Great Britain.

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High seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in red and fallow deer, indicating potential zoonotic risks.

62% of fallow deer and 25% of red deer tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, indicating widespread infection.
The findings suggest that deer may serve as permissive hosts for SARS-CoV-2, raising public health concerns.
This observational study takes place in a British deer park, highlighting the need for monitoring wildlife interactions.
The results call for careful management of human-deer interactions to reduce transmission risks between species.

O'Neill et al. (2025) studied this question.

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