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Pasteurella haemolytica infection in a Goeldie's monkey
A Gozalo1, E Montoya, L Revolledo
1Center for Reproduction and Conservation of Non Human Primates, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Iquitos, Peru.
Journal of Medical Primatology
|September 1, 1992
Summary
A spontaneous death in a Goeldi
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Primate Medicine
- Microbiology
Background:
- Goeldi's monkeys (Callimico goeldii) are a rare primate species.
- Spontaneous deaths in captive primates require thorough investigation.
- Understanding infectious diseases in Callimico goeldii is crucial for conservation.
Observation:
- Necropsy revealed multifocal whitish lesions on the liver surface.
- Histopathology showed inflammatory cell infiltration and necrosis within the foci.
- Microbiological cultures identified a Gram-negative coccoid-bacillus.
Findings:
- The causative agent was identified as Pasteurella haemolytica.
- This microorganism presented with bipolar staining.
- Biochemical analysis confirmed the identification.
Implications:
- Pasteurella haemolytica can cause severe disease in Callimico goeldii.
- This finding highlights the importance of microbiological diagnostics in non-human primates.
- Further research into Pasteurella infections in Callimico goeldii is warranted.
