Publications by authors named "Amanda Rezende Peruchi"
Diversity of gastrointestinal parasites and molecular characterization of Giardia duodenalis in free-living and captive howler monkeys (Alouatta guariba clamitans) in southern Brazil.
Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Non-human primates, particularly southern brown howler monkeys in Brazil and Argentina, share a close relationship with humans, making them important for studying infectious agents.
- A study collected and analyzed stool samples from free-living and captive howler monkeys, revealing intestinal parasites like Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium spp. for the first time in this species in the wild.
- The presence of these parasites, especially one that can be transmitted to humans, highlights the impact of human activities and habitat fragmentation on wildlife health and underscores the need for eco-health measures.
Plasmodium infection and its association with biochemical and haematological parameters in free-living Alouatta guariba clamitans (Cabrera, 1940) (Primates: Atelidae) in Southern Brazil.
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
March 2020
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the infection rates of Plasmodium spp. in Southern brown howler monkeys in Brazil, aiming to link infection with various health parameters.
- A high infection positivity rate of 70% was found among captured monkeys, but no clinical or morphometric differences were noted between infected and uninfected individuals.
- The only significant finding was elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in infected monkeys, indicating potential liver issues and highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring of malaria for wildlife conservation efforts.
Histopathological kidney changes and myoglobinuria in neotropical non-human primates attacked by dogs, Brazil.
J Med Primatol
April 2020
Background: Non-human primates (NHPs) are susceptible to dogs' attacks, events that may cause muscle damage along with stress, and could be in some extent compatible with capture myopathy, a syndrome that results in myoglobinuria and renal damage.
Methods: We aimed to evaluate by histopathology pre-existing lesions and subsequent sequelae related to dogs' attacks, acute tubular necrosis (ATN) and myoglobinuria, as well as the usefulness of Pearls Stain and IHC to diagnose it. Histopathology was performed in available organs, and sections of kidney submitted to Prussian blue stain and myoglobin immunohistochemistry.
Background: Physiological values reflect the health condition and responses of individuals to handling in captivity. The aim of this study was to establish hematological and serum biochemistry parameters of clinically healthy animals of the Alouatta guariba clamitans subspecies.
Methods: We collected blood samples from adult males and females kept at the Center for Biological Research of Indaial after chemical containment with 3.
First case report of non-human primates (Alouatta clamitans) with the hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae serotype K1 strain ST 23: A possible emerging wildlife pathogen.
J Med Primatol
December 2017
Background: Hypervirulent strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae genotype K1 isolates have recently emerged, causing severe pyogenic liver abscess complicated by devastating metastatic infections in humans.
Methods: We describe a short outbreak of the non-human primate (NHP) research center, associated with a hypervirulent K. pneumoniae.