Publications by authors named "Andrea Ferreiro-Prado"
Prev Vet Med
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- * A study conducted from 2007 to 2021 in Spain found that 28.3% of 258 tested NHPs had antibodies indicating exposure to Leptospira spp., with the highest seropositivity observed in Hominidae species and certain wildlife centers.
- * This research represents the largest survey of Leptospira spp. in European NHPs, identifying exposure in nine species for the first time and underscoring the importance of monitoring these animals in captivity for conservation and health reasons.
Res Vet Sci
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Recent cases of Leishmania infantum infection in non-human primates (NHPs) in Spain have led to severe health issues, particularly in endangered orangutans.
- A study analyzed serum and hair samples from 252 NHPs across 15 centers in Spain to assess exposure to the parasite, revealing a 4% antibody presence and significant kDNA detection in hair samples (62.8%).
- The research identifies body size and age (≥5 years) as main risk factors for infection, marking the first extensive survey of L. infantum in European NHPs and highlighting hair sampling as a non-invasive detection method.
