Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in two southern Wooly spider monkeys (Brachyteles arachnoides-Geoffroy, 1806) from the Rio de Janeiro primate center, Brazil.

BACKGROUND: Toxoplasmosis led to the death of two Brachyteles arachnoides, an endangered atelid. METHODS: The diagnosis was established by necropsy, histopathological, immunohistochemical and ultrastructural changes. RESULTS: The analysis confirms the presence of Toxoplasma gondii. CONCLUSIONS: This report contributes to the development of protocols for health surveillance on maintenance and conservation of southern muriquis.

Occurrence of Dipetalonema gracile in a wild population of woolly monkey Lagothrix poeppiigii in the northeastern Peruvian Amazon.

Dipetalonema gracile (Rudolphi, 1809) (Filarioidea: Onchocercidae) is one of six species of cavities filarial parasites of Neotropical non-human primates. The present study recorded the occurrence of D. gracile, provides morphological and morphometric data and extends the geographical distribution. Adult filariae were obtained from the thoracic and abdominal cavities of 38 specimens of woolly monkey, which were used for local human consumption, in the northeastern Peruvian Amazon. Male and female filarids were processed and analysed using light and scanning electron microscopy. Details of the cephalic papillae, post-cloacal bands and papillae, vulva, phasmid position and lateral appendages are showed by scanning electron microscopy and is recorded the occurrencce of Lagothrix poeppigii monkey as a new host of this filaria in the Yavari-Mirin river basin, Peruvian Amazon.

A new species of Dipetalonema (Filarioidea: Onchocercidae) from Ateles chamek from the Beni of Bolivia.

We describe a new species of Dipetalonema occurring in the body cavity of Ateles chamek (Humboldt, 1812) from north-central Bolivia. Morphologic characters serving to separate Dipetalonema yatesi n. sp. from known forms include a vagina vera with a simple tube and thin walls and a left spicule, which possesses a handle shorter than the lamina (ratio 2.7); the latter displays an anterior membranous alae similar in length to the terminal flagellum, a distal extremity of the left spicule within a simple hook and a membrane, phasmids at the basis of the lappets, and heterogeneous muscles occupying the whole cavity. Dipetalonema yatesi n. sp. can be separated from Dipetalonema robini, Dipetalonema gracile, and Dipetalonema graciliformis, between other characters, in having a simple vagina vera instead of a sinuous one, and from Dipetalonema caudispina and Dipetalonema freitasi in having the lamina of the left spicule divided in a membranous alae and a terminal flagellum.

Lack of genetic structure in pinworm populations from New World primates in forest fragments.

Microevolutionary processes in parasites are driven by factors related to parasite biology, host abundance and dispersal, and environmental conditions. Here, we test the prediction that isolation of host populations results in reduced genetic diversity and high differentiation among parasite populations. We conducted a population genetic analysis of two pinworms, Trypanoxyuris minutus and Trypanoxyuris atelis, commonly found parasitizing howler and spider monkeys in tropical rainforests across south-eastern Mexico, whose populations are currently isolated due to anthropogenic habitat loss and fragmentation. Mitochondrial DNA was employed to assess parasite genetic patterns, as well as to analyse their demography and population history. Both pinworm species showed high haplotype diversity but, unexpectedly, lower nucleotide diversity than that reported for other parasites. No genetic differentiation or population structure was detected in either pinworm species despite habitat loss, fragmentation and host isolation. Several scenarios are discussed that could help to explain the genetic panmixia found in both pinworm species, including higher than expected primate inter-fragment dispersal movements, and passive dispersal facilitating gene flow between parasite populations. The results suggest that large population sizes of parasites could be helping them to cope with the isolation and fragmentation of populations, delaying the effects of genetic drift. The present study highlights the complexity of the drivers that intervene in the evolutionary processes of parasites. Detailed genetic studies are needed, both in host and parasite populations, to assess the effects that habitat perturbation and environmental changes could have on the evolutionary dynamics of pinworms and primates.

Achados anatomopatológicos de Toxoplasma gondii em Lagothrix lagotricha da região amazônica brasileira / Anatomopathological findings of Toxoplasma gondii in Lagothrix lagotricha from the Brazilian amazon region / Hallazgos anatomopatologicos de Toxoplasma gondii en Lagothrix lagotricha de la regiónde la amazonia brasileña

O Toxoplasma gondii é um coccídeo zoonótico e cosmopolita, com transmissão horizontal e vertical, e ciclo biológico do tipo heteroxênico, capaz de infectar uma ampla variedade de animais homeotérmicos, incluindo primatas não-humanos e humanos. A evolução desta enfermidades e manifesta de forma aguda e crônica, dependendo da relação parasito-hospedeiro, condição fisiológica do infectado e virulência, podendo levar ao óbito. Neste relato, foram realizadas necropsias de três espécimes de Lagothrix lagotricha, sendo observado edema pulmonar e aumento no tamanho dos linfonodos mesentéricos e submandibulares, assim como hepatoesplenomegalia. Amostras de diferentes tecidos foram colhidas e fixadas em formol a 10% tamponado, processadas e analisadas. Por meio da histopatologia foram identificadas estruturas do T. gondii nas formas de cistos nos tecidos de linfonodos, musculatura cardíaca, pulmões, baço e fígado e taquizoítos no tecido hepático. Assim, pode-se concluir que que este relato contribui para o conhecimento sobre a infecção por T. gondii em primatas não-humanos, considerando a possibilidade de continuidade do ciclo no ecossistema amazônico, pela observância das formas do coccídeo em diversos tecidos de L. lagotricha, sem desenvolver as alterações macroscópicas caraterísticas.(AU)

Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic and cosmopolitan coccid, with horizontal and vertical transmission, and a biological cycle of the heteroxenic type, capable of infecting a wide variety of homeothermic animals, including non-human primates and human. The evolution of this disease manifests itself in an acute and chronic form, depending on the parasite-host relationship, the physiological condition of the infected and virulence, which can lead to death. In this report, necropsies of three specimens of Lagothrix lagotricha was performed. In the necroscopic examination of the specimens, pulmonary edema and an increase in the size of the mesenteric and submandibular lymph nodes, as well as hepatosplenomegaly. Samples from different tissues were collected and fixed in 10% buffered formaldehyde, processed and analyzed. Through histopathology, structures of of T. gondii were identified in the forms of cystzoites in lymph node tissues, cardiac musculature, lungs, spleen and liver, and tachyzoites in liver tissue. Thus, it can be concluded that this report contributes to the knowledge about the infection by T. gondii in non-human primates, considering the possibility of continuity of the cycle in the Amazonian ecosystem, by observing the forms of the coccid in several tissues of L. lagotricha, without developing macroscopic changes characteristics.(AU)

Toxoplasma gondii es un coccidio zoonótico y cosmopolita, contransmisión horizontal y vertical, y el ciclo biológico de tipo heteroxenico, capaz de infectar una amplia variedad de animales homeotérmicos, incluidos primatas no humanos y humanos. La evolución de esta enfermedad se manifesta de forma aguda y crónica, dependiendo de la relación parásito-huésped, la condición fisiológica del infectado y la virulencia, que puede conducir a la muerte. En este informe se realizó la necropsia de tres especímenes de Lagothrix lagotricha, com edema pulmonar y aumento del tamaño de los ganglios linfáticos mesentéricos y submandibulares, así como hepatoesplenomegalia. Se recolectaron muestras de diferentes tejidos y se fijaron en formaldehído tamponado al 10%, se procesaron y analizaron. Mediante histopatología, se identificaron estructuras de T. gondii en forma de cistos en tejidos de ganglios linfáticos, musculatura cardíaca, pulmones, bazo y hígado, y taquizoítos en el tejido hepático. Así, se pudo concluir que este informe contribuye con conocimiento sobre la infección por T. gondii en primatas no humanos, considerando la posibilidad de continuidad del ciclo en el ecosistema amazónico, al observar las formas del coccidio en varios tejidos de L. lagotricha, sin desarrollar los cambios macroscópicos característicos.(AU)

Achados anatomopatológicos de Toxoplasma gondii em Lagothrix lagotricha da região amazônica brasileira / Anatomopathological findings of Toxoplasma gondii in Lagothrix lagotricha from the Brazilian amazon region / Hallazgos anatomopatologicos de Toxoplasma gondii en Lagothrix lagotricha de la regiónde la amazonia brasileña

O Toxoplasma gondii é um coccídeo zoonótico e cosmopolita, com transmissão horizontal e vertical, e ciclo biológico do tipo heteroxênico, capaz de infectar uma ampla variedade de animais homeotérmicos, incluindo primatas não-humanos e humanos. A evolução desta enfermidades e manifesta de forma aguda e crônica, dependendo da relação parasito-hospedeiro, condição fisiológica do infectado e virulência, podendo levar ao óbito. Neste relato, foram realizadas necropsias de três espécimes de Lagothrix lagotricha, sendo observado edema pulmonar e aumento no tamanho dos linfonodos mesentéricos e submandibulares, assim como hepatoesplenomegalia. Amostras de diferentes tecidos foram colhidas e fixadas em formol a 10% tamponado, processadas e analisadas. Por meio da histopatologia foram identificadas estruturas do T. gondii nas formas de cistos nos tecidos de linfonodos, musculatura cardíaca, pulmões, baço e fígado e taquizoítos no tecido hepático. Assim, pode-se concluir que que este relato contribui para o conhecimento sobre a infecção por T. gondii em primatas não-humanos, considerando a possibilidade de continuidade do ciclo no ecossistema amazônico, pela observância das formas do coccídeo em diversos tecidos de L. lagotricha, sem desenvolver as alterações macroscópicas caraterísticas.

Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic and cosmopolitan coccid, with horizontal and vertical transmission, and a biological cycle of the heteroxenic type, capable of infecting a wide variety of homeothermic animals, including non-human primates and human. The evolution of this disease manifests itself in an acute and chronic form, depending on the parasite-host relationship, the physiological condition of the infected and virulence, which can lead to death. In this report, necropsies of three specimens of Lagothrix lagotricha was performed. In the necroscopic examination of the specimens, pulmonary edema and an increase in the size of the mesenteric and submandibular lymph nodes, as well as hepatosplenomegaly. Samples from different tissues were collected and fixed in 10% buffered formaldehyde, processed and analyzed. Through histopathology, structures of of T. gondii were identified in the forms of cystzoites in lymph node tissues, cardiac musculature, lungs, spleen and liver, and tachyzoites in liver tissue. Thus, it can be concluded that this report contributes to the knowledge about the infection by T. gondii in non-human primates, considering the possibility of continuity of the cycle in the Amazonian ecosystem, by observing the forms of the coccid in several tissues of L. lagotricha, without developing macroscopic changes characteristics.

Toxoplasma gondii es un coccidio zoonótico y cosmopolita, contransmisión horizontal y vertical, y el ciclo biológico de tipo heteroxenico, capaz de infectar una amplia variedad de animales homeotérmicos, incluidos primatas no humanos y humanos. La evolución de esta enfermedad se manifesta de forma aguda y crónica, dependiendo de la relación parásito-huésped, la condición fisiológica del infectado y la virulencia, que puede conducir a la muerte. En este informe se realizó la necropsia de tres especímenes de Lagothrix lagotricha, com edema pulmonar y aumento del tamaño de los ganglios linfáticos mesentéricos y submandibulares, así como hepatoesplenomegalia. Se recolectaron muestras de diferentes tejidos y se fijaron en formaldehído tamponado al 10%, se procesaron y analizaron. Mediante histopatología, se identificaron estructuras de T. gondii en forma de cistos en tejidos de ganglios linfáticos, musculatura cardíaca, pulmones, bazo y hígado, y taquizoítos en el tejido hepático. Así, se pudo concluir que este informe contribuye con conocimiento sobre la infección por T. gondii en primatas no humanos, considerando la posibilidad de continuidad del ciclo en el ecosistema amazónico, al observar las formas del coccidio en varios tejidos de L. lagotricha, sin desarrollar los cambios macroscópicos característicos.

Effect of preservation method on spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) fecal microbiota over 8 weeks.

Studies of the gut microbiome have become increasingly common with recent technological advances. Gut microbes play an important role in human and animal health, and gut microbiome analysis holds great potential for evaluating health in wildlife, as microbiota can be assessed from non-invasively collected fecal samples. However, many common fecal preservation protocols (e.g. freezing at -80 °C) are not suitable for field conditions, or have not been tested for long-term (greater than 2 weeks) storage. In this study, we collected fresh fecal samples from captive spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) at the Columbian Park Zoo (Lafayette, IN, USA). The samples were pooled, homogenized, and preserved for up to 8 weeks prior to DNA extraction and sequencing. Preservation methods included: freezing at -20 °C, freezing at -80 °C, immersion in 100% ethanol, application to FTA cards, and immersion in RNAlater. At 0 (fresh), 1, 2, 4, and 8 weeks from fecal collection, DNA was extracted and microbial DNA was amplified and sequenced. DNA concentration, purity, microbial diversity, and microbial composition were compared across all methods and time points. DNA concentration and purity did not correlate with microbial diversity or composition. Microbial composition of frozen and ethanol samples were most similar to fresh samples. FTA card and RNAlater-preserved samples had the least similar microbial composition and abundance compared to fresh samples. Microbial composition and diversity were relatively stable over time within each preservation method. Based on these results, if freezers are not available, we recommend preserving fecal samples in ethanol (for up to 8weeks) prior to microbial extraction and analysis.

Brown spider monkeys (Ateles hybridus): a model for differentiating the role of social networks and physical contact on parasite transmission dynamics.

Elevated risk of disease transmission is considered a major cost of sociality, although empirical evidence supporting this idea remains scant. Variation in spatial cohesion and the occurrence of social interactions may have profound implications for patterns of interindividual parasite transmission. We used a social network approach to shed light on the importance of different aspects of group-living (i.e. within-group associations versus physical contact) on patterns of parasitism in a neotropical primate, the brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus), which exhibits a high degree of fission-fusion subgrouping. We used daily subgroup composition records to create a 'proximity' network, and built a separate 'contact' network using social interactions involving physical contact. In the proximity network, connectivity between individuals was homogeneous, whereas the contact network highlighted high between-individual variation in the extent to which animals had physical contact with others, which correlated with an individual's age and sex. The gastrointestinal parasite species richness of highly connected individuals was greater than that of less connected individuals in the contact network, but not in the proximity network. Our findings suggest that among brown spider monkeys, physical contact impacts the spread of several common parasites and supports the idea that pathogen transmission is one cost associated with social contact.

Trypanoxyuris atelis and T. atelophora (Nematoda: Oxyuridae) in wild spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) in tropical rain forest in Mexico: Morphological and molecular evidence.

Two species of pinworms, Trypanoxyuris atelis and Trypanoxyuris atelophora were collected from the black-handed spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) in several localities across southeastern Mexico, representing the first record for both species in Mexican primates. Identification of pinworm species was based on morphological and molecular data. These pinworms are distinguished from other congeners, and from each other, by the buccal structure, the lateral alae, and the morphology of the oesophagus. Phylogenetic analyses based on sequences of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 gene placed T. atelis as the sister species of Trypanoxyuris minutus, a parasite of the howler monkey Alouatta palliata, and T. atelophora as the sister species of T. microon, a parasite of the night monkey, Aotus azarae. These relationships were supported with high posterior probability values by Bayesian inference. Comparisons of additional pinworm taxa from Neotropical primates are needed to assess oxyurid diversity, and to better understand the evolutionary relationships among these nematodes and their primate hosts.

Cryptosporidium parvum in captive primates of Parque Municipal Danilo Galafassi, Paraná, Brazil / Cryptosporidium parvum em primatas cativos do Parque Municipal Danilo Galafassi, Paraná, Brasil

A wide variety of terrestrial and aquatic animal species have been identified as hosts of species and genotypes of Cryptosporidium spp., which are important pathogens, however, little is known about their distribution in wild populations. Recent studies associating parasitological findings and molecular techniques have provided a new insight into host specificity and its potential transmission to humans.The objective of this study was to investigate the presence of Cryptosporidium spp. in feces of Callithrixsp. and Ateles paniscus, identify the species, and evaluate their phylogenetic relationships with other representatives of the genus. Four samples of feces were collected from an enclosure where three Callithrix jacchus and one Callithrix penicillate live; in addition, five samples were collected from an enclosure of an Ateles paniscus from Parque Municipal Danilo Galafassi, located in the city of Cascavel-PR. These samples were sent to the UFPR Biotechnology Laboratory, where the modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique was performed on microscope slides with fecal smear. Positive samples were submitted to DNA purification, extraction, PCR, and sequencing of the nuclear SSU rRNA region. Phylogenetic analysis based on Maximum Parcimony and Bayesian Inference were performed. Fifty percent (2: 4) of the feces samples from the enclosure of the Callithrix spp. and 60 % (3: 5) of samples from the Ateles paniscus enclosure were positive for Cryptosporidium spp. The phylogenetic analysis showed that the parasite found in both species of primates was recovered nested with others genotypes of C. parvum, and the genotype found in Callithrix spp. has high similarity with that one founded in several domestic animals. This is the first report of C. parvum in A. paniscus. Because it is an important zoonosis which does not have treatment, preventive measures must be adopted to avoid the spread of the disease.(AU)

Uma grande variedade de espécies animais terrestres e aquáticas tem sido identificada como hospedeiros de espécies e genótipos de Cryptosporidium spp., que são importantes agentes patogênicos, mas pouco se conhece sobre a sua distribuição nas populações silvestres. Estudos recentes associando achados parasitológicos e técnicas moleculares têm proporcionado uma nova visão em relação à especificidade do hospedeiro e seu potencial de transmissão para o homem. O objetivo desse estudo foi pesquisar a presença de Cryptosporidium spp. em fezes de Callithrix spp. e Ateles paniscus, identificar a espécie e avaliar o seu relacionamento filogenético com outros representantes do gênero. Foram coletadas quatro amostras de fezes de um recinto onde convivem três Callithrix jacchus e um Callithrix penicillata e cinco amostras de um recinto onde vive um Ateles paniscus do Parque Municipal Danilo Galafassi localizado na cidade de Cascavel-PR. As amostras foram enviadas ao Laboratório de Biotecnologia da UFPR onde foi realizada a técnica de coloração de Ziehl-Neelsen modificado em lâminas de esfregaço de fezes. As amostras positivas foram submetidas à purificação, extração de DNA, PCR, e sequenciamento da região nuclear SSU rRNA. Foram realizadas análises filogenéticas baseadas em Máxima Parcimônia e Inferência Bayesiana. Cinquenta por cento (2:4) das amostras de fezes do recinto dos Callithrix...(AU)

Occurrence of Dipetalonema gracile in a wild population of woolly monkey Lagothrix poeppiigii in the northeastern Peruvian Amazon / Ocorrência de Dipetalonema gracile em uma população selvagem de macaco barrigudo Lagothrix poeppigii no nordeste da Amazônia peruana

Abstract Dipetalonema gracile (Rudolphi, 1809) (Filarioidea: Onchocercidae) is one of six species of cavities filarial parasites of Neotropical non-human primates. The present study recorded the occurrence of D. gracile, provides morphological and morphometric data and extends the geographical distribution. Adult filariae were obtained from the thoracic and abdominal cavities of 38 specimens of woolly monkey, which were used for local human consumption, in the northeastern Peruvian Amazon. Male and female filarids were processed and analysed using light and scanning electron microscopy. Details of the cephalic papillae, post-cloacal bands and papillae, vulva, phasmid position and lateral appendages are showed by scanning electron microscopy and is recorded the occurrencce of Lagothrix poeppigii monkey as a new host of this filaria in the Yavari-Mirin river basin, Peruvian Amazon.

Resumo Dipetalonema gracile (Rudolphi, 1809) (Filarioidea: Onchocercidae), é uma das seis espécies de filarias parasitas de primatas não humanos neotropicais. O presente trabalho registra a ocorrência de D. gracile , proporciona dados morfológicos e morfométricos e amplia sua distribuição geográfica. Filárias adultas foram obtidas da cavidade torácica e abdominal de 38 espécimes de macaco barrigudo, que foram utilizados para consumo humano local. Essa espécie de primatas não humanos neotropicais tem distribuição ao nordeste da Amazônia peruana. Filarídeos machos e fêmeas foram processados e analisados pela microscopia de luz e microscopia eletrônica de varredura. Detalhes das papilas cefálicas, bandas e papilas pós-cloacais, vulva, posição dos fasmídeos e apêndices laterais são mostradas pela microscopia eletrônica de varredura e registra-se a ocorrência do macaco Lagothrix poeppigii como novo hospedeiro desta filaria na bacia do rio Yavari-Mirin na Amazônia peruana.

Occurrence of Dipetalonema gracile in a wild population of woolly monkey Lagothrix poeppiigii in the northeastern Peruvian Amazon / Ocorrência de Dipetalonema gracile em uma população selvagem de macaco barrigudo Lagothrix poeppigii no nordeste da Amazônia peruana

Dipetalonema gracile (Rudolphi, 1809) (Filarioidea: Onchocercidae) is one of six species of cavities filarial parasites of Neotropical non-human primates. The present study recorded the occurrence of D. gracile, provides morphological and morphometric data and extends the geographical distribution. Adult filariae were obtained from the thoracic and abdominal cavities of 38 specimens of woolly monkey, which were used for local human consumption, in the northeastern Peruvian Amazon. Male and female filarids were processed and analysed using light and scanning electron microscopy. Details of the cephalic papillae, post-cloacal bands and papillae, vulva, phasmid position and lateral appendages are showed by scanning electron microscopy and is recorded the occurrencce of Lagothrix poeppigii monkey as a new host of this filaria in the Yavari-Mirin river basin, Peruvian Amazon.(AU)

Dipetalonema gracile (Rudolphi, 1809) (Filarioidea: Onchocercidae), é uma das seis espécies de filarias parasitas de primatas não humanos neotropicais. O presente trabalho registra a ocorrência de D. gracile , proporciona dados morfológicos e morfométricos e amplia sua distribuição geográfica. Filárias adultas foram obtidas da cavidade torácica e abdominal de 38 espécimes de macaco barrigudo, que foram utilizados para consumo humano local. Essa espécie de primatas não humanos neotropicais tem distribuição ao nordeste da Amazônia peruana. Filarídeos machos e fêmeas foram processados e analisados pela microscopia de luz e microscopia eletrônica de varredura. Detalhes das papilas cefálicas, bandas e papilas pós-cloacais, vulva, posição dos fasmídeos e apêndices laterais são mostradas pela microscopia eletrônica de varredura e registra-se a ocorrência do macaco Lagothrix poeppigii como novo hospedeiro desta filaria na bacia do rio Yavari-Mirin na Amazônia peruana.(AU)

Strongyloides cebus (Nematoda: Strongyloididae) in Lagothrix cana (Primates: Atelidae) from the Brazilian Amazon: aspects of clinical presentation, anatomopathology, treatment, and parasitic biology.

Abstract : Seven cases of parasitism by Strongyloides cebus were identified in Lagothrix cana from Brazil. Aspects of the clinical presentation, treatment, pathology, and parasitic biology of these infections are described. Moderate to severe disease was observed, requiring hospitalization of 3 primates, and diarrhea was the most common clinical sign described. One L. cana individual died, for which ulcerative enteritis was the major finding upon histopathological analysis. The use of ivermectin in these atelids was safe and effective against the parasite. Parallel attempts to experimentally infect gerbils with the parasite failed. Lagothrix cana is presented as a new host for S. cebus. The evidence that Strongyloides infections are common in nonhuman primates under free-living conditions, and even more prevalent in captive animals, likely represents a neglected problem.

Cryptosporidium parvum in captive primates of Parque Municipal Danilo Galafassi, Paraná, Brazil / Cryptosporidium parvum em primatas cativos do Parque Municipal Danilo Galafassi, Paraná, Brasil

A wide variety of terrestrial and aquatic animal species have been identified as hosts of species and genotypes of Cryptosporidium spp., which are important pathogens, however, little is known about their distribution in wild populations. Recent studies associating parasitological findings and molecular techniques have provided a new insight into host specificity and its potential transmission to humans.The objective of this study was to investigate the presence of Cryptosporidium spp. in feces of Callithrixsp. and Ateles paniscus, identify the species, and evaluate their phylogenetic relationships with other representatives of the genus. Four samples of feces were collected from an enclosure where three Callithrix jacchus and one Callithrix penicillate live; in addition, five samples were collected from an enclosure of an Ateles paniscus from Parque Municipal Danilo Galafassi, located in the city of Cascavel-PR. These samples were sent to the UFPR Biotechnology Laboratory, where the modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique was performed on microscope slides with fecal smear. Positive samples were submitted to DNA purification, extraction, PCR, and sequencing of the nuclear SSU rRNA region. Phylogenetic analysis based on Maximum Parcimony and Bayesian Inference were performed. Fifty percent (2: 4) of the feces samples from the enclosure of the Callithrix spp. and 60 % (3: 5) of samples from the Ateles paniscus enclosure were positive for Cryptosporidium spp. The phylogenetic analysis showed that the parasite found in both species of primates was recovered nested with others genotypes of C. parvum, and the genotype found in Callithrix spp. has high similarity with that one founded in several domestic animals. This is the first report of C. parvum in A. paniscus. Because it is an important zoonosis which does not have treatment, preventive measures must be adopted to avoid the spread of the disease.

Uma grande variedade de espécies animais terrestres e aquáticas tem sido identificada como hospedeiros de espécies e genótipos de Cryptosporidium spp., que são importantes agentes patogênicos, mas pouco se conhece sobre a sua distribuição nas populações silvestres. Estudos recentes associando achados parasitológicos e técnicas moleculares têm proporcionado uma nova visão em relação à especificidade do hospedeiro e seu potencial de transmissão para o homem. O objetivo desse estudo foi pesquisar a presença de Cryptosporidium spp. em fezes de Callithrix spp. e Ateles paniscus, identificar a espécie e avaliar o seu relacionamento filogenético com outros representantes do gênero. Foram coletadas quatro amostras de fezes de um recinto onde convivem três Callithrix jacchus e um Callithrix penicillata e cinco amostras de um recinto onde vive um Ateles paniscus do Parque Municipal Danilo Galafassi localizado na cidade de Cascavel-PR. As amostras foram enviadas ao Laboratório de Biotecnologia da UFPR onde foi realizada a técnica de coloração de Ziehl-Neelsen modificado em lâminas de esfregaço de fezes. As amostras positivas foram submetidas à purificação, extração de DNA, PCR, e sequenciamento da região nuclear SSU rRNA. Foram realizadas análises filogenéticas baseadas em Máxima Parcimônia e Inferência Bayesiana. Cinquenta por cento (2:4) das amostras de fezes do recinto dos Callithrix...