The Prevalence of Trypanosomes and Microfilariae in Panamanian Monkeys *

Sousa, Octavio E.; Rossan, Richard N.; Baerg, David C.

doi:10.4269/ajtmh.1974.23.862

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“…Although previous studies have found relatively high rates of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in whitefaced capuchin populations in Panama (T. cruzi prevalence of 5%; Sousa et al 1974), none of the individuals in our study tested positive for the hemoparasite. Unfortunately, our sample size (24 individuals) was not large enough to determine whether the prevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in the capuchins on Barro Colorado Island differed significantly from that reported by Sousa and colleagues (1974).…”

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confidence: 44%

Field Anesthesia and Health Assessment of Free-ranging Cebus capucinus in Panama

Crofoot

Norton²,

Lessnau³

et al. 2009

Int J Primatol

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Health and disease are critical factors for understanding primate evolution and for developing effective conservation and management strategies. However, comprehensive health assessments of wild primate populations are rare, in part because of the difficulty and risk of chemically immobilizing subjects to obtain the necessary biological samples. We report here the results of a health assessment, as Int J Primatol (2009) well as the methods and drug dosages used to capture white-faced capuchins (Cebus capucinus) on Barro Colorado Island, Panama. We captured and measured 24 capuchins as part of an ongoing radiotelemetry study, and collected biological samples from 9 of them for a comprehensive health survey. Telazol® was very effective for immobilizing and capturing capuchins, although the doses we used were higher than those recommended for captive capuchins. High Telazol doses immobilized individuals quickly, ensuring that we were able to find and recover the sedated monkeys. The capuchins were generally in good condition, and had few ecto-, hemo-, or intestinal parasites. However, all but 1 of the adults had substantial dental abnormalities. In addition, 1 juvenile had indeterminate genitalia that we believe to be the result of hypospadias. Seven of the capuchins tested positive for exposure to Herpesvirus tamarinus and all individuals tested positive for exposure to Cebus cytomegalovirus. Hematology, serum chemistry, and plasma mineral levels from the wild individuals were, for the most part, comparable to those recorded for captive Cebus capucinus, and contribute to establishing baseline health values for the species.

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Section: Healthcontrasting

confidence: 44%

Field Anesthesia and Health Assessment of Free-ranging Cebus capucinus in Panama

Crofoot

Norton²,

Lessnau³

et al. 2009

Int J Primatol

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“…The existence of 'nests' may be important in the epidemiology of try panosomiasis, with which these tamarins are heavily infected [Sousa et al, 1974;Sousa and Dawson, 1976]. The 'nest' interiors which may serve as moist refugia for insects during the dry season, harbor a variety of insect life.…”

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The Use of Time and Space by the Panamanian Tamarin, Saguinus oedipus

Dawson¹

1979

IJFP

116

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Tamarin activity patterns and habitat utilization strategies in the Tropical Dry Forest of the Panama Canal Zone were monitored quantitatively using radio-location telemetry. The daily tamarin activity pattern differed from that of other Neotropical primates in that early morning and late afternoon activity normally did not occur. Total daily activity time averaged 676 ± 62 min. Sleeping trees, and behaviors associated with their use, were documented. Daily path length averaged 2,061 ± 402 m. Mean travel distance was 468 ± 66 m. Approximately one-third of the home range was utilized on a given day. Wet season home ranges for two social groups were 26 and 32 ha in area. Areas of low brush, forest edge, and vine-entangled second growth were heavily used by foraging tamarins. Large shade trees, particularly evergreens, were important as refuges from solar radiation. Open-canopy forest types and areas of grass were avoided. Social groups on resource-stable lowland sites defended territories; those on unstable upland sites used a system of time-space segregation. Upland groups became seminomadic during the dry season. Suitability of home range site may affect social group stability, natality, and infant survivorship.

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“…(for synonyms see above) (type species) from Petaurista leucogenys nikkonis Thomas in Japan (Yamaguti 1941 (Dunn & Lambrecht 1963); from Alouetta spp. in Panama (Sousa et al 1974). -Mansonella (T.) atelensis atelensis (McCoy, 1936(syn.…”

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Review of the genus Mansonella Faust, 1929 sensu lato (Nematoda: Onchocercidae), with descriptions of a new subgenus and a new subspecies

Bain¹,

Mutafchiev

Junker

et al. 2015

Zootaxa

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Based on material deposited in museum collections, twelve species within Mansonella sensu lato were examined and their descriptions amended. Based on additional morphological details, the erection of the new monotypic subgenus Filyamagutia Bain & Uni for M. (F.) akitensis (Uni, 1983), and the new combination M. (Pseudolitomosa) musasabi (Yamaguti, 1941) Bain & Uni are proposed. A new subspecies, M. (Tetrapetalonema) atelensis amazonae Bain & Guerrero is described and a key to the seven subgenera of Mansonella is provided. Furthermore, the elevation of Sandnema to full genus rank comprising the two species S. digitatum (Chandler, 1929) n. comb. and S. sunci (Sandground, 1933) n. comb., is proposed. Host and geographic records for the species of Mansonella and Sandnema are included.

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The Prevalence of Trypanosomes and Microfilariae in Panamanian Monkeys *

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Field Anesthesia and Health Assessment of Free-ranging Cebus capucinus in Panama

Field Anesthesia and Health Assessment of Free-ranging Cebus capucinus in Panama

The Use of Time and Space by the Panamanian Tamarin, Saguinus oedipus

Review of the genus Mansonella Faust, 1929 sensu lato (Nematoda: Onchocercidae), with descriptions of a new subgenus and a new subspecies

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