Characterization of Campylobacter jejuni, Campylobacter upsaliensis, and a novel Campylobacter sp. in a captive non‐human primate zoological collection. Issue 2 (9th December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Clayton, Jonathan B.; Danzeisen, Jessica L.; Johnson, Timothy J.; Trent, Ava M.; Hayer, Shivdeep S.; Murphy, Tami; Wuenschmann, Arno; Elder, Megan; Shen, Zeli; Mannion, Anthony; Bryant, Erin; Knights, Dan; Fox, James G.
• Is Part Of: Journal of medical primatology. Volume 48:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 114
• Page End: 122
• Publication Date: 2018-12-09
• Subjects: Campylobacter -- captivity -- diarrhea -- gastrointestinal tract -- non‐human primate; Primates -- Periodicals; Primates -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Medicine, Experimental -- Periodicals; 616.02738
• DOI: 10.1111/jmp.12393
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0047-2565

Abstract

Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to longitudinally investigate the prevalence and characterization of Campylobacter spp. from non‐human primates primate (NHP) with a history of endemic diarrhea housed at Como Park Zoo. Methods: Fecal samples from 33 symptom‐free NHP belonging to eight different species were collected weekly for 9 weeks. Species‐level characterization and phylogenetic analysis of isolates included biochemical testing and 16S rRNA sequencing. Results: Campylobacter spp. were isolated from the feces of 42% (14/33) of the primates. Three Campylobacter spp. ( C upsaliensis, C jejuni, and novel Campylobacter sp.) were identified from three NHP species. A possible positive host Campylobacter species‐specificity was observed. However, no statistical association was observed between the isolation of Campylobacter spp. and age and sex of the animal. Conclusions: The study revealed the value of conducting repeated fecal sampling to establish the overall prevalence of Campylobacter in zoo‐maintained NHP; it also importantly identifies a novel Campylobacter sp. isolated from white‐faced saki monkeys.