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[An outbreak of Streptococcus zooepidemicus-caused infection among laboratory primates]
Z K Dzhikidze1, R I Krylova, N A Voskanian
1Research Institute of Medical Primatology, Sochi, Russia.
Abstract:
An outbreak of septicemia caused by S. zooepidemicus in representatives of 5 species of lower monkeys, viz. Macaca mulatta (5), Macaca nemestrina (1), Macaca fascicularis (2), Cercopithecus aethiops (2), Mandrillus sphinx (1), is described. The disease was accompanied by the symptoms of enteric infection and well responded to etiotropic therapy with antibiotics of the penicillin row. The source of this infection was not established. Until now it is one of few descriptions of enteric infection in lower monkeys caused by S.zooepidemicus.
Insights
An outbreak of septicemia caused by Streptococcus zooepidemicus occurred in five species of lower monkeys. The enteric infection responded well to penicillin antibiotics, though the source remains unknown.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Primate Health
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Streptococcus zooepidemicus is an emerging zoonotic pathogen.
- Enteric infections in non-human primates can pose significant health risks.
- Limited data exists on S. zooepidemicus causing enteric disease in lower monkeys.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an outbreak of septicemia and enteric infection caused by S. zooepidemicus in lower monkeys.
- To document the clinical presentation and response to treatment.
- To highlight the occurrence of this infection in a susceptible primate population.
Main Methods:
- Case description of an outbreak involving multiple primate species.
- Clinical observation of symptoms including enteric signs.
- Etiotropic therapy utilizing penicillin-class antibiotics.
Main Results:
- Septicemia and enteric infection caused by S. zooepidemicus were identified in five species of lower monkeys.
- Affected animals exhibited symptoms consistent with enteric disease.
- The infection responded favorably to antibiotic treatment with penicillin.
Conclusions:
- Streptococcus zooepidemicus can cause significant enteric disease and septicemia in various lower monkey species.
- Penicillin-based therapies appear effective for treating S. zooepidemicus infections in these animals.
- The source of this specific outbreak could not be determined, warranting further investigation into transmission routes.