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Characterization of Campylobacter jejuni, Campylobacter upsaliensis, and a novel Campylobacter sp . in a captive non‐human primate zoological collection
Author(s) -
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.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of medical primatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.31
H-Index - 42
eISSN - 1600-0684
pISSN - 0047-2565
DOI - 10.1111/jmp.12393
Subject(s) - campylobacter , campylobacter jejuni , biology , primate , zoology , microbiology and biotechnology , veterinary medicine , ecology , medicine , bacteria , genetics
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.