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

Koehler, Anson V.; Borel, Stéphanie; Hoby, Stefan; Hentrich, Brigitte; Gottstein, Bruno; Gasser, Robin B. (2014). Genetic identification of an oxyurid from a captive, black-handed spider monkey—implications for treatment and control. Parasitology research, 113(9), pp. 3445-3448. Springer 10.1007/s00436-014-4013-7

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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.

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