Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in two southern Wooly spider monkeys (Brachyteles arachnoides – Geoffroy, 1806) from the Rio de Janeiro primate center, Brazil. Issue 2 (5th December 2013) - Santos, S.V.
Abstract Background Toxoplasmosis led to the death of two Brachyteles arachnoides, an endangered atelid. Methods The diagnosis was established by necropsy, histopathological, immunohistochemical and ultrastructural changes. Results The analysis confirms the presence of Toxoplasma gondii. Conclusions This report contributes to the development of protocols for health surveillance on maintenance and conservation of southern muriquis.