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Streptococcus pasteurianus-induced valvular endocarditis and sepsis in a puerperal emperor tamarin (Saguinus

Ayisa Rodrigues Oliveira1, Mariana Ferreira de Castro1, Samantha Pinheiro Pimentel1

  • 1Escola de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Journal of Medical Primatology
|April 22, 2022
PubMed

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Streptococcus pasteurianus, a bacterium linked to human sepsis, was identified as the cause of endocarditis and sepsis in a tamarin. This finding suggests S. pasteurianus may be a significant pathogen in tamarin sepsis cases.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Microbiology
  • Primate Health

Background:

  • Streptococcus pasteurianus is a known human pathogen.
  • Endocarditis and sepsis are severe conditions that can affect various species.

Observation:

  • A puerperal emperor tamarin experienced a fatal outcome.
  • Necropsy revealed evidence of bacterial endocarditis and sepsis.

Findings:

  • DNA sequencing of heart tissue confirmed the presence of Streptococcus pasteurianus.
  • This molecular identification links S. pasteurianus to the tamarin's fatal illness.

Implications:

  • S. pasteurianus is identified as a potential cause of sepsis in tamarins.
  • This research highlights the importance of considering S. pasteurianus in diagnosing sepsis in non-human primates.
  • Further investigation into S. pasteurianus prevalence and transmission in tamarin populations is warranted.
Keywords:
bacteremianeotropical primatepathologypostpartum

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