[The hazards of SARS-COV-2 for aquatic ecosystems].

Abstract

Introduction: The current COVID-19 pandemic is due to a new emerging coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, belonging to the Coronaviridae family and to the Orthocoronavirinae subfamily. This virus was first reported in December 2019 in China. Although reported by several countries in several animal species, COVID-19 is a disease transmitted from human to human. Moreover, SARS-CoV-2 virus and its RNA were detected in body excretions besides saliva, such as urine and fecal matter discharged into sewage.

Bibliographic review: Within this framework, this article aims to synthesize the bibliographical reviews on SARS-CoV-2 in aquatic environment. It will underline the generalities on SARS-CoV-2, the possible sources of potential contaminations of SARS-CoV-2 in water environment, the viability of SARS-CoV-2 in aquatic environment, the receptive species and the impacts of SARS-CoV-2 on the aquatic ecosystems.

Conclusion: We compile key information about SARS-CoV-2 that are considered important to remember and highlight the importance of further research in this area in order to assess the hazards of SARS-CoV-2 on aquatic ecosystems.