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Mandibular Osteomyelitis in a Squirrel Monkey.

Jerald Silverman1, Michael J. Loftus, Mark Sharpless

  • 1University Laboratory Animal Resources, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Broad Vine, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science
|January 1, 1997
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Osteomyelitis, a rare jaw infection in nonhuman primates, was successfully treated in a squirrel monkey. This case highlights effective antibiotic and surgical interventions for mandibular infections in laboratory animals.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Primate Research
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Mandibular osteomyelitis is rarely reported in laboratory nonhuman primates.
  • Canine teeth are often altered for safe animal handling, but this does not prevent other oral infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of mandibular osteomyelitis in a squirrel monkey.
  • To describe the diagnostic and therapeutic approach for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • A squirrel monkey presented with a draining mandibular lesion.
  • Infection was diagnosed via bacterial culture (Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus sp.) and radiography.
  • Treatment involved antibiotics (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin) and surgical removal of a sequestrum.

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Main Results:

  • Initial antibiotic treatment provided temporary resolution.
  • Recurrence of the lesion indicated deeper infection.
  • Combined surgical and prolonged antibiotic therapy led to successful resolution.

Conclusions:

  • Mandibular osteomyelitis can occur in squirrel monkeys, potentially originating from dental infections.
  • A multimodal approach including antibiotics and surgical debridement is crucial for successful treatment.
  • This case contributes to understanding rare infections in laboratory primates.