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Vet Parasitol

Title:		Transmission dynamics of Cryptosporidium in primates and herbivores at the Barcelona zoo: a long-term study
Author(s):		Gracenea M; Gomez MS; Torres J; Carne E; Fernandez-Moran J;
Address:		"Faculty of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Parasitology, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Barcelona, Avgda. Joan XXIII, s/n 08028 Barcelona, Spain. gracenea@farmacia.far.ub.es"
Journal Title:		Vet Parasitol
Year:		2002
Volume:		104
Issue:		1
Page Number:		19 - 26
DOI:		10.1016/s0304-4017(01)00611-2
ISSN/ISBN:		0304-4017 (Print) 0304-4017 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Factors influencing the transmission of Cryptosporidium in primates and herbivores housed at the Barcelona zoo have been analyzed. The relationship between continuous and discontinuous oocyst shedding, both animal housing conditions and abiotic factors (seasonality, humidity, temperature) was examined to explain the epizootiology of the protozoan. Thirty six fecal samples from each of 11 primates (Pongidae, Cebidae, Cercopithecidae and Lemuridae) and 22 herbivores (Elephantidae, Camelidae, Cervidae, Giraffidae and Bovidae) were examined over the period of 1 year. The parasite transmission was based on the chronic infection status of some animals serving as a source of successive reinfection for other animals. The environmental temperature and humidity (seasonality), the physical features of the facilities, the vicinity of the animals and the physiological status induced by captivity contributed to transmission. The long-term character of this study was essential for obtaining these results and interpreting the complex relationships"
Keywords:		"Animal Husbandry Animals Animals, Zoo/*parasitology Cebidae/parasitology Cercopithecidae/parasitology Cryptosporidiosis/epidemiology/transmission/*veterinary Cryptosporidium/growth & development Disease Reservoirs/veterinary Elephants/parasitology Feces/p;Animals;"
Notes:		"MedlineGracenea, M Gomez, M S Torres, J Carne, E Fernandez-Moran, J eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Netherlands 2002/01/10 Vet Parasitol. 2002 Feb 27; 104(1):19-26. doi: 10.1016/s0304-4017(01)00611-2"