Herpes Simplex Virus 1 in Trigeminal Ganglia of Trafficked Neotropical Primates, Peru, 2024
Emerging Infectious Diseases
|May 12, 2026
Abstract:
We detected herpes simplex virus 1 in the trigeminal ganglia of trafficked Neotropical primates (1 Aotus azarai; 3 Sapajus macrocephalus) in Peru. Tests also revealed Saimiriine alphaherpesvirus 1 in the trigeminal ganglia of 2 Saimiri sp. monkeys. Our findings suggest latency and raise concerns about diagnostic standards, viral reactivation, and spillover risks.
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Neotropical primatesPerualphaherpesvirusherpes simplex virus 1latencymonkeysviruseswildlife traffickingzoonosesMore Related Videos
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