Incidental Detection of Microfilariae in Saguinus bicolor and Saguinus midas From Central Amazon

Journal of Medical Primatology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Christiano Teixeira de Figueiredo, David F. Conga, Larissa Q. Pereira, Alessandra Ferreira Dales Nava, Marcelo Gordo
DOI: 10.1111/jmp.70060
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Abstract

Callitrichid primates Saguinus bicolor and Saguinus midas from urban accidents in peri-urban forests from Central Amazon were necropsied. Analysis of thoracic and peritoneal fluid showed that 56.5% (13/23) of S. bicolor individuals and 13.3% (4/30) of S. midas individuals had the presence of Dipetalonema and Mansonella (Tetrapetalonema) microfilariae.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment Helminth infection and control Research on Leishmaniasis Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Medical Primatology
Volume
55
Issue
1
Pages
e70060–e70060
Publication date
14 January 2026
Language
EN