Occurrence of Toxoplasma gondii in Three Tamarin Species (Saguinus geoffroyi, Saguinus oedipus, and Leontocebus fuscicollis) Ex Situ in Colombia

IF 0.8 4区农林科学 Q3 VETERINARY SCIENCES

Journal of Medical Primatology Pub Date : 2025-02-18 DOI:10.1111/jmp.70005

Karime Angarita-Corzo, Lina M. Henao-Montoya, Mónica Franco-G, Henrique G. Riva, Nathalia M. Correa-Valencia

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Abstract

Background

Toxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii, is a zoonotic disease affecting public health and wildlife conservation, including nonhuman primates. This study evaluated the presence of T. gondii in three neotropical tamarin species (Leontocebus fuscicollis, Saguinus geoffroyi and Saguinus oedipus) at Barranquilla Zoo, Colombia.

Methods

A retrospective analysis (2017–2022) was conducted on 17 tamarins. Clinical evaluations and blood samples were used to detect IgG antibodies via latex agglutination test. Necropsies and histopathological analyses were used to assess organ lesions associated with T. gondii.

Results

In 2017, 35% (6/17) of the participants tested seropositive, increasing to 100% (13/13) by 2022. Antibody titer fluctuations were noted, with significant increases in female S. oedipus. Four deaths occurred, two linked to active or chronic infections. Stray cats and rodents in the zoo were identified as possible transmission vectors.

Conclusions

This study highlights T. gondii exposure to tamarins, associated mortality, and diagnostic challenges. Recommendations include stray cat management, pest control, and the exploration of vaccines to reduce transmission risks.

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Journal of Medical Primatology 生物-动物学

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1.40

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42.90%

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6 months

期刊介绍： The Journal of Medical Primatology publishes research on non-human primates as models to study, prevent, and/or treat human diseases; subjects include veterinary medicine; morphology, physiology, reproductive biology, central nervous system, and cardiovascular diseases; husbandry, handling, experimental methodology, and management of non-human primate colonies and laboratories; non-human primate wildlife management; and behaviour and sociology as related to medical conditions and captive non-human primate needs. Published material includes: Original Manuscripts - research results; Case Reports - scientific documentation of a single clinical study; Short Papers - case histories, methodologies, and techniques of particular interest; Letters to the Editor - opinions, controversies and sporadic scientific observations; Perspectives – opinion piece about existing research on a particular topic; Minireviews – a concise review of existing literature; Book Reviews by invitation; Special Issues containing selected papers from specialized meetings; and Editorials and memoriams authored by the Editor-in-Chief.