Non-human primates as indicators of Kinetoplastida diversity in an urban environment in Midwest Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Trypanosomatids are parasites widely distributed in nature, parasitizing several host species in single or co-infections. Campo Grande (CG), capital of Mato Grosso do Sul State, is characterized by several green areas and forest fragments where wild mammals have been reported infected by diverse trypanosomatid species. In this study, we evaluated the parasitism by trypanosomatids in the non-human primates (NHP) Sapajus cay and Alouatta caraya sampled in three different areas of CG.

Material and methods

For the detection of infections and identification of trypanosomatid species, we made hemoculture, blood smears, molecular and serological tests.

Results

We detected trypanosomatids in 37/55 (67.3%) of sampled animals, all by the molecular test. DNA

SUBMITTER: Junior OF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11873808 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature