Employing Syrian Hamsters as a Model for Infectious Disease Studies
Received Date: Mar 03, 2025 / Published Date: Mar 30, 2025
Abstract
Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) have become an essential model organism in infectious disease
research, owing to their distinctive physiological and immunological traits that closely mimic human responses. This
study underscores the value of Syrian hamsters in investigating a broad spectrum of infectious diseases, including
viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections. We present a comparative analysis of disease progression in hamsters relative
to other animal models, with a particular focus on their susceptibility to pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2, influenza
viruses, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Our findings reveal that Syrian hamsters exhibit clinical symptoms, immune
responses, and tissue pathologies comparable to those observed in human infections. As such, this model provides
a robust platform for assessing therapeutic strategies and vaccine efficacy, reinforcing its significance in advancing
infectious disease research.
Citation: Anthony V (2025) Employing Syrian Hamsters as a Model for Infectious脗聽Disease Studies. J Clin Infect Dis Pract 10: 297.
Copyright: 漏 2025 Anthony V. This is an open-access article distributed under聽the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted聽use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and聽source are credited.
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