Overview of Simian Viruses and Recognized Virus Diseases and Laboratory Support for the Diagnosis of Viral Infections

Kalter, S. S.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4612-4918-4_46

Cited by 12 publications

(7 citation statements)

References 90 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…An extensive bibliography is available on the baboon, and its overall microbiology has been reported (Kalter 1967;Murphy 1968, 1972;Kalter and Heberling 1971;Kalter 1973Kalter , 1986. Noteworthy are the studies done on the baboon immediately following capture in Kenya providing information on natural infections (Kalter 1973).…”

Section: Nonhuman Primatesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In 1967 an outbreak of a highly fatal disease occurred among humans as a result of contact with African green monkeys (Cercopithecus aethiops) blood and tissues. Monkeys carrying the virus (Marburg virus) rapidly succumbed to the disease and would not have been considered as organ donors (Kalter 1986). Monkeypox virus, a close relative of smallpox and vaccinia viruses, has infected humans following contact with monkeys (Kalter 1986).…”

Section: Nonhuman Primatesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Monkeys carrying the virus (Marburg virus) rapidly succumbed to the disease and would not have been considered as organ donors (Kalter 1986). Monkeypox virus, a close relative of smallpox and vaccinia viruses, has infected humans following contact with monkeys (Kalter 1986). There are other examples of human infections resulting from nonhuman primate contact.…”

Section: Nonhuman Primatesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is quite clear that until more xenotransplants have been performed, infection and disease resulting from the donor organs will not be known. Table 1 provides a listing of virus antigens and the results of screening baboon candidates for xenotransplants from the Note: Other groups of baboon have been found with antibody to many of these viruses (Kalter and Heberling 1971;Kalter 1986). The above data were obtained only from the two specifically referenced groups of animals.…”

Section: Nonhuman Primatesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Other agents, such as measles and tuberculosis are not influenced by species barriers and can cause infection or disease in diverse host species. Although the exact epidemiology of the Marburg virus is unknown, it was fatal for both human and nonhuman primates (Kalter 1986). The human immunodeficiency viruses are considered to be derived from simian sources, and others may be forthcoming.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 4 more Smart Citations

Xenotransplantation and Infectious Diseases

Kalter¹,

Heberling²

1995

ILAR Journal

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Section: Nonhuman Primatesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Nonhuman Primatesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Nonhuman Primatesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Nonhuman Primatesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Xenotransplantation and Infectious Diseases

Kalter¹,

Heberling²

1995

ILAR Journal

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Infectious diseases of nonhuman primates in a zoo setting

Kalter

1989

Zoo Biol.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Infections and diseases are a major cause for concern as well as loss of animal life in the zoo setting. This problem is the result of contact with agents such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, rickettsia, chlamydia, or viruses. Control of such infections and diseases is difficult principally because of the design and purpose of the zoo itself. However, infection and disease can be minimized with appropriate recognition of the problem and training of personnel to limit the spread of infectious organisms. Biohazards need to be considered not only among the various animal populations, but with regard to human contacts, particularly in relation to nonhuman primates.

show abstract

Visitor‐directed aggression among the Gibraltar macaques

1992

Zoo Biology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Animal parks and exhibits which offer visitors the option of close interaction with the animals displayed have been very successful with some species, including primates. However, there is always an element of risk to the visitor who enters another species' environment and interacts with its members. This risk factor may cause particular concern when the exhibit animal is a nonhuman primate because of the transmission of various zoonoses. The Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvanus) at Queen's Gate, Gibraltar, attract large numbers of tourists who are permitted to feed them. This animal-human contact sometimes results in monkeys biting visitors. Bite frequency data from hospital records for 1980-1989 and direct observations (July 1990-June 1991 form the basis of this study. Biting is a density-dependent phenomenon since monkey-visitor aggression rates increase with visitor numbers. Time of day affects bite rates, more people being bitten in the afternoon-the main visitation time. Likewise, more bites are recorded during summer months when visitor numbers are higher. A tendency towards acclimatization of the monkeys to the very large number of visitors appears after 1985. Rank correlation coefficients between visitor numbers and bites per month fall from 1985 to 1989, reflecting a drop in visitor density response. Analysis of visitor profiles indicates a negative correlation between visitor age and likelihood of being bitten. However, women are bitten significantly more than men. Average age of people bitten also varies between months. Recorded aggression levels are generally low despite no control over animal-visitor interactions, but are much higher than in similar Barbary macaque enclosures in France and Germany. The Gibraltar troop's small home range and high visitor density may explain recorded bite levels. Effective visitor education can significantly lower biting incidence.

show abstract

Overview of Simian Viruses and Recognized Virus Diseases and Laboratory Support for the Diagnosis of Viral Infections

Cited by 12 publications

References 90 publications

Xenotransplantation and Infectious Diseases

Xenotransplantation and Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases of nonhuman primates in a zoo setting

Visitor‐directed aggression among the Gibraltar macaques

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About