Prevalence of Balantidium coli Infection in Bred Rhesus Monkeys (Macaca mulatta) in Guangxi,southern China |
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| Authors: | Hai long LI Qian LI Ling DONG Juan LI Feng cai ZOU Li ZHANG |
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| Institution: | 1.School of Basic Medicine, Dali University, Dali, China;2.Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China;3.College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundBalantidium coli infects humans, primates and pigs, causing serious diarrhea and dysentery. Little information on the prevalence of B. coli in primates is available in China. This investigation was conducted to determine the prevalence of B. coli infection in bred rhesus monkeys in Guangxi Zhuang Nationality Autonomous Region (GZNAR), southern China.MethodsA total of 120 fecal samples were collected from rhesus monkeys bred in cages in GZNAR and B. coli cysts and/or trophozoites were examined microscopically after sedimentation with water in May 2013.Results(64.2%) samples were tested positive. The prevalence was 65% (39/60) and 63.3% (38/60) in female and male monkeys, respectively. 80% (48/60) cages in this nonhuman primate center were positive for B. coli.ConclusionThe present survey revealed high circulation of B. coli in bred rhesus monkeys in GZNAR, which poses potential threats to animal and human health. |
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| Keywords: | Balantidium coli Rhesus monkeys Southern China |
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