Serum banks for serological survey of SARS-CoV-2 and emerging infectious
diseases
Abstract
In June 2021, Udom et al. published their article in
Transboundary and Emerging Diseases performing a serological
survey revealed evidence of anti-N-IgG antibodies suggesting SARS-CoV-2
exposure in both dogs and cats during the first and second coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks in Thailand. Seroprevalence studies
have proven an important tool to monitor the progression of the COVID-19
pandemic. The duration of immunity of SARS-CoV-2 is crucial for the
course of the pandemic and for this reason the monitoring of antibodies
against SARS-CoV-2 is important. The serum samples from different
periods and regions were valuable in terms of scientific significance
for serological survey of SARS-CoV-2 and emerging infectious diseases.
In order to preserve the remaining serum samples and ensure the
stability of anti-virus antibodies in storage serum samples, we strongly
suggest that standard serum banks should be established worldwide.