Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Molecular detection of Sarcocystis sp. in a kept under human care black capuchin monkey (Sapajus nigritus., Goldfuss 1809) with necrotizing encephalitis.
- Journal:
- Journal of medical primatology
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Teng, Fwu Shing et al.
- Affiliation:
- Veterinary Pathology Service - Veterinary Clinic Department · Brazil
Abstract
A senile male black capuchin monkey (Sapajus nigritus) kept under human care in a Zoo was found dead after 2 weeks presenting signals of weight loss and hyporexia. Histopathological revealed a necrotizing encephalitis. Although it was not observed microscopically, Sarcocystis sp infection was detected in brain tissue from molecular assays. These infections have been rarely described in neotropical primates, particularly associated with tissue lesions.
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