Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in two southern Wooly spider monkeys (Brachyteles arachnoides - Geoffroy, 1806) from the Rio de Janeiro primate center, Brazil

Background Toxoplasmosis led to the death of two Brachyteles arachnoides, an endangered atelid. Methods The diagnosis was established by necropsy, histopathological, immunohistochemical and ultrastructural changes. Results The analysis confirms the presence of Toxoplasma gondii. Conclusions This rep...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of medical primatology 2014-04, Vol.43 (2), p.125-129
Hauptverfasser:	Santos, S.V., Strefezzi, R.F., Pissinatti, A., Kanamura, C.T., Takakura, C.F.H., Duarte, M.I.S., Catão-Dias, J.L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Animals, Zoo - parasitology Ateles Atelidae Atelinae - parasitology Brachyteles Brachyteles arachnoides Brazil Conservation of Natural Resources Endangered Species Fatal Outcome infectious Male Monkey Diseases - diagnosis Monkey Diseases - parasitology Protozoa Toxoplasma - isolation & purification Toxoplasma gondii Toxoplasmosis, Animal - diagnosis Toxoplasmosis, Animal - parasitology
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Zusammenfassung:	Background Toxoplasmosis led to the death of two Brachyteles arachnoides, an endangered atelid. Methods The diagnosis was established by necropsy, histopathological, immunohistochemical and ultrastructural changes. Results The analysis confirms the presence of Toxoplasma gondii. Conclusions This report contributes to the development of protocols for health surveillance on maintenance and conservation of southern muriquis.
ISSN:	0047-2565 1600-0684
DOI:	10.1111/jmp.12093