Skin mycoflora of Cebus primates kept in captivity and semicaptivity.

Autor: Fedullo JD; São Paulo Zoological Garden Foundation, Água Funda, São Paulo, Brazil., Rossi CN, Gambale W, Germano PM, Larsson CE
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of medical primatology [J Med Primatol] 2013 Dec; Vol. 42 (6), pp. 293-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Jul 04.
DOI: 10.1111/jmp.12056
Abstrakt: Background: This study was performed to determine the fungal mycoflora in healthy tufted capuchins primates (Cebus sp) kept in captivity and semicaptivity to allow a more realistic interpretation on the basis of fungi isolated from their skin. Furthermore, we aimed at evaluating the potential risk of infection to humans by fungi perpetuated in the tegument of monkeys of this genus.
Methods: For the collection of skin material, the carpet method was used, followed by seeding in Sabouraud dextrose agar culture media, Mycosel agar, Dermatophyte Test Medium and Sabouraud agar supplemented with olive oil.
Results: Seventeen genera of fungi were detected, being three of them isolated only in the captivity animals (Acremonium - Cephalosporium, Phoma and Trichosporon). The genera of fungi with the higher frequencies were identified in the semicaptivity capuchins (Fusarium, Aspergillus and Penicillium).
Conclusions: Many of the genera of fungi identified are potential pathogens for immune-compromised monkeys and humans.
(© 2013 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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