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Pasteurella canis infection in a non-human primate black-tailed marmoset (Mico melanurus)-A case report
Mayara Inácio Vincenzi da Silva1, Heitor José Bento1, Fernanda Harumi Maruyama1
1Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences (PPGVET), FAVET, UFMT, Cuiabá, MT, Brazil.
Abstract:
This study reports the pathological and microbiological findings of pneumonia in a Mico melanurus caused by Pasteurella canis, confirmed for molecular analyses. It demonstrated the importance that wild species represent in the epidemiology of pasteurellosis in anthropic environments, when inserted into urban areas.
Insights
Wild Mico melanurus can carry Pasteurella canis, causing pneumonia. This highlights the role of wildlife in spreading bacterial diseases in urban environments.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Microbiology
- Wildlife Epidemiology
Background:
- Pasteurellosis is a bacterial disease affecting various animal species.
- Wild mammals can act as reservoirs for pathogens transmissible to domestic animals and humans.
- Understanding pathogen transmission in wildlife is crucial for public health.
Observation:
- A Mico melanurus specimen presented with pathological signs of pneumonia.
- Microbiological analysis identified Pasteurella canis as the causative agent.
- Molecular techniques confirmed the bacterial identification.
Findings:
- The study confirmed Pasteurella canis infection in a wild Mico melanurus.
- Pathological examination revealed pneumonia consistent with bacterial infection.
- Molecular analysis provided definitive identification of the pathogen.
Implications:
- Wild species, like Mico melanurus, play a significant role in the epidemiology of pasteurellosis.
- The integration of wildlife into urbanized (anthropic) environments increases the risk of disease transmission.
- This research underscores the need for surveillance of infectious diseases in urban wildlife populations.
