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Genetic identification of an oxyurid from a captive, black-handed spider monkey—implications for treatment and control

Koehler, Anson ; Borel, Stéphanie ; Hoby, Stefan ; Hentrich, Brigitte ; Gottstein, Bruno ; Gasser, Robin

In: Parasitology Research, 2014, vol. 113, no. 9, p. 3445-3448

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    Titre
    • Genetic identification of an oxyurid from a captive, black-handed spider monkey—implications for treatment and control
    Auteur
    • Koehler, Anson. Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Melbourne, 3010, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
    • Borel, Stéphanie. Institute of Parasitology, Vetsuisse Faculty and Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, 3001, Bern, Switzerland
    • Hoby, Stefan. Zoo Basel, Binningerstrasse 40, 4054, Basel, Switzerland
    • Hentrich, Brigitte. Institute of Parasitology, Vetsuisse Faculty and Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, 3001, Bern, Switzerland
    • Gottstein, Bruno. Institute of Parasitology, Vetsuisse Faculty and Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, 3001, Bern, Switzerland
    • Gasser, Robin. Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Melbourne, 3010, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Langue
    • Anglais
    Publié dans
    • Parasitology Research, 2014, vol. 113, no. 9, p. 3445-3448. Springer Berlin Heidelberg
    Autre version électronique
    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:325721
    Summary
    Parasites are of major clinical significance in captive primates in zoos, particularly those with direct life cycles. Oxyurid nematodes can be a persistent problem, as infection intensity and environmental contamination with infective eggs are usually high. Observations at the Basel Zoo in Switzerland have revealed that particularly black-handed spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) exhibit continuous oxyurid nematode infection(s), despite regular deworming with anthelmintics. In the present study, using a molecular approach, we were able to identify the nematode (Trypanoxyuris atelis) causing this ongoing problem, and we are now evaluating a practical treatment and control regimen to tackle this parasite problem.