Hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas) may transmit zoonotic vector-borne pathogens to visitors and workers frequenting zoological parks. We molecularly screened 33 baboons for vector-borne pathogens. Three (9.1%) of 33 animals tested… Click to show full abstract
Hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas) may transmit zoonotic vector-borne pathogens to visitors and workers frequenting zoological parks. We molecularly screened 33 baboons for vector-borne pathogens. Three (9.1%) of 33 animals tested positive for Rickettsia conorii subspecies israelensis. Clinicians should be aware of potential health risks from spatial overlapping between baboons and humans.
Keywords:
israelensis captive;
rickettsia conorii;
captive baboons;
subspecies israelensis;
conorii subspecies
Journal Title: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2023
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Journal Title: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2023
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