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Helminth parasites occurrence in wild proboscis monkeys ( Nasalis larvatus ), endemic primates to Borneo Island
Author(s) -
Adrus Madinah,
Zainuddin Ramlah,
Ahmad Khairi Nur Hidayah,
Ahamad Mariana,
Abdullah MohdTajuddin
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.12437
Subject(s) - proboscis , helminths , biology , trichuris trichiura , trichuris , fauna , ecology , zoology , ascaris lumbricoides
Background Nasalis larvatus are well‐known attraction for tourists in the mangrove forest of Bako National Park (BNP). Little is known regarding the infestation of helminth parasites in proboscis monkeys. Therefore, the objectives of this study are to determine the prevalence species of major helminth parasites of public health importance in proboscis monkeys in BNP. Methods A total of 65 faecal samples screened for helminth parasites via sodium nitrate floatation and faecal sedimentation techniques. Results A total of 14 helminth parasite species comprising of eight genera of nematodes, two species of cestodes and two trematodes were identified. Eggs of Trichuris trichiura were the most frequently encountered in proboscis monkeys. Conclusion This is the first survey on the fauna of helminth parasites of proboscis monkeys living in mangrove forests, and therefore, it implies the important baseline information that increases our current knowledge for future research regarding parasite‐host ecology in primates.