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Naturally occurring tuberculosis in a squirrel monkey and a cebus monkey

C W Leathers, T E Hamm

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
    |November 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Tuberculosis was diagnosed in two Brazilian monkeys, a squirrel monkey and a cebus monkey. A rhesus monkey housed with them also contracted tuberculosis, and all three animals died within four months.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Primate Health
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant zoonotic disease with implications for both human and animal populations.
    • Non-human primates are susceptible to various Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains.
    • Understanding TB transmission dynamics in captive primates is crucial for disease control.

    Observation:

    • Tuberculosis was confirmed in a Brazilian squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) and a cebus monkey (Cebus apella).
    • These two monkeys were housed in proximity to a rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) that was also diagnosed with tuberculosis.
    • All three affected primates succumbed to the disease within a four-month timeframe.

    Findings:

    • The simultaneous detection of tuberculosis in three distinct primate species housed together suggests a potential common source or rapid transmission.

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  • The rapid mortality rate in all three animals highlights the aggressive nature of the infection in this context.
  • The case underscores the risk of interspecies transmission of tuberculosis within a mixed-species primate enclosure.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of stringent biosecurity measures and regular health monitoring in zoological collections and research facilities housing non-human primates.
    • Early detection and isolation protocols are critical to prevent outbreaks of tuberculosis in primate populations.
    • Further research into the specific Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains and transmission routes involved could inform prevention strategies for primate TB.