Cryptococcus Infection in Captive Callitrichids in the United Kingdom

Stephanie M Mota1, Mark F Stidworthy2, Amanda Guthrie3

  • 1Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh, UK.

Summary

Cryptococcosis, a fungal disease, was diagnosed in six UK zoo callitrichids. This first report highlights the need to consider this infection in sick primates in zoological settings.