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Isolation and Identification of Bacterial Strains from Skin of Terrestrial Amphibians
Published on: June 17, 2025
Skin mycoflora of Cebus primates kept in captivity and semicaptivity
José Daniel L Fedullo1, Claudio N Rossi, Walderez Gambale
1São Paulo Zoological Garden Foundation, Água Funda, São Paulo, Brazil.
Background:
This study was performed to determine the fungal mycoflora in healthy tufted capuchins primates (Cebus sp) kept in captivity and semicaptivity to allow a more realistic interpretation on the basis of fungi isolated from their skin. Furthermore, we aimed at evaluating the potential risk of infection to humans by fungi perpetuated in the tegument of monkeys of this genus.
Methods:
For the collection of skin material, the carpet method was used, followed by seeding in Sabouraud dextrose agar culture media, Mycosel agar, Dermatophyte Test Medium and Sabouraud agar supplemented with olive oil.
Results:
Seventeen genera of fungi were detected, being three of them isolated only in the captivity animals (Acremonium - Cephalosporium, Phoma and Trichosporon). The genera of fungi with the higher frequencies were identified in the semicaptivity capuchins (Fusarium, Aspergillus and Penicillium).
Conclusions:
Many of the genera of fungi identified are potential pathogens for immune-compromised monkeys and humans.
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