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  • Survey of Plasmodium in the golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) living in urban Atlantic forest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
    Malaria journal, 2016
    Co-Authors: Elizabeth H. Aitken, Alcides Pissinatti, Marina Galvão Bueno, Luana Dos Santos Ortolan, José Maria Alvarez, Maria Cecília Martins Kierulff, José Luiz Catão-dias, Sabrina Epiphanio
    Abstract:

    Communicating the presence of potential zoonotic pathogens such as Plasmodium spp. in wild animals is important for developing both animal and human health policies. The translocation of an exotic and invasive population of Leontopithecus chrysomelas (golden-headed lion tamarins) required the screening of these animals for specific pathogens. This studies objective was to investigate Plasmodium spp. infection in the L. chrysomelas, both to know its prevalence in these animals in the local area and to minimize the risk of pathogens being translocated to the Destination Site. To investigate Plasmodium spp. infection, blood samples from 268 animals were assessed for the presence of Plasmodium spp. by genus-specific PCR and stained thick and thin blood smears were examined by light microscopy. Data of human malaria infection in the studied region was also assembled from SINAN (Diseases Information System Notification—Ministry of Health of Brazil). Results from the PCR and microscopy were all negative and suggested that no L. chrysomelas was infected with Plasmodium spp. Analysis of SINAN data showed that malaria transmission is present among the human population in the studied region. This study is the first to provide information on Plasmodium spp. infection in L. chrysomelas. Plasmodium spp. infection of this species is rare or absent though malaria paraSites circulate in the region. In addition, there is minimal risk of translocating Plasmodium spp. infected animals to the Destination Site.

  • Survey of Plasmodium in the golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) living in urban Atlantic forest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Malaria Journal, 2016
    Co-Authors: Elizabeth H. Aitken, Alcides Pissinatti, Marina Galvão Bueno, José Maria Alvarez, Maria Cecília Martins Kierulff, José Luiz Catão-dias, Luana Santos Ortolan, Sabrina Epiphanio
    Abstract:

    Background Communicating the presence of potential zoonotic pathogens such as Plasmodium spp. in wild animals is important for developing both animal and human health policies. Methods The translocation of an exotic and invasive population of Leontopithecus chrysomelas (golden-headed lion tamarins) required the screening of these animals for specific pathogens. This studies objective was to investigate Plasmodium spp. infection in the L. chrysomelas , both to know its prevalence in these animals in the local area and to minimize the risk of pathogens being translocated to the Destination Site. To investigate Plasmodium spp. infection, blood samples from 268 animals were assessed for the presence of Plasmodium spp. by genus-specific PCR and stained thick and thin blood smears were examined by light microscopy. Data of human malaria infection in the studied region was also assembled from SINAN (Diseases Information System Notification—Ministry of Health of Brazil). Results Results from the PCR and microscopy were all negative and suggested that no L. chrysomelas was infected with Plasmodium spp. Analysis of SINAN data showed that malaria transmission is present among the human population in the studied region. Conclusions This study is the first to provide information on Plasmodium spp. infection in L. chrysomelas. Plasmodium spp. infection of this species is rare or absent though malaria paraSites circulate in the region. In addition, there is minimal risk of translocating Plasmodium spp. infected animals to the Destination Site.

Elizabeth H. Aitken - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Survey of Plasmodium in the golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) living in urban Atlantic forest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
    Malaria journal, 2016
    Co-Authors: Elizabeth H. Aitken, Alcides Pissinatti, Marina Galvão Bueno, Luana Dos Santos Ortolan, José Maria Alvarez, Maria Cecília Martins Kierulff, José Luiz Catão-dias, Sabrina Epiphanio
    Abstract:

    Communicating the presence of potential zoonotic pathogens such as Plasmodium spp. in wild animals is important for developing both animal and human health policies. The translocation of an exotic and invasive population of Leontopithecus chrysomelas (golden-headed lion tamarins) required the screening of these animals for specific pathogens. This studies objective was to investigate Plasmodium spp. infection in the L. chrysomelas, both to know its prevalence in these animals in the local area and to minimize the risk of pathogens being translocated to the Destination Site. To investigate Plasmodium spp. infection, blood samples from 268 animals were assessed for the presence of Plasmodium spp. by genus-specific PCR and stained thick and thin blood smears were examined by light microscopy. Data of human malaria infection in the studied region was also assembled from SINAN (Diseases Information System Notification—Ministry of Health of Brazil). Results from the PCR and microscopy were all negative and suggested that no L. chrysomelas was infected with Plasmodium spp. Analysis of SINAN data showed that malaria transmission is present among the human population in the studied region. This study is the first to provide information on Plasmodium spp. infection in L. chrysomelas. Plasmodium spp. infection of this species is rare or absent though malaria paraSites circulate in the region. In addition, there is minimal risk of translocating Plasmodium spp. infected animals to the Destination Site.

  • Survey of Plasmodium in the golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) living in urban Atlantic forest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Malaria Journal, 2016
    Co-Authors: Elizabeth H. Aitken, Alcides Pissinatti, Marina Galvão Bueno, José Maria Alvarez, Maria Cecília Martins Kierulff, José Luiz Catão-dias, Luana Santos Ortolan, Sabrina Epiphanio
    Abstract:

    Background Communicating the presence of potential zoonotic pathogens such as Plasmodium spp. in wild animals is important for developing both animal and human health policies. Methods The translocation of an exotic and invasive population of Leontopithecus chrysomelas (golden-headed lion tamarins) required the screening of these animals for specific pathogens. This studies objective was to investigate Plasmodium spp. infection in the L. chrysomelas , both to know its prevalence in these animals in the local area and to minimize the risk of pathogens being translocated to the Destination Site. To investigate Plasmodium spp. infection, blood samples from 268 animals were assessed for the presence of Plasmodium spp. by genus-specific PCR and stained thick and thin blood smears were examined by light microscopy. Data of human malaria infection in the studied region was also assembled from SINAN (Diseases Information System Notification—Ministry of Health of Brazil). Results Results from the PCR and microscopy were all negative and suggested that no L. chrysomelas was infected with Plasmodium spp. Analysis of SINAN data showed that malaria transmission is present among the human population in the studied region. Conclusions This study is the first to provide information on Plasmodium spp. infection in L. chrysomelas. Plasmodium spp. infection of this species is rare or absent though malaria paraSites circulate in the region. In addition, there is minimal risk of translocating Plasmodium spp. infected animals to the Destination Site.

Peter Takac - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Chilling, irradiation and transport of male Glossina palpalis gambiensis pupae: Effect on the emergence, flight ability and survival
    PLoS ONE, 2019
    Co-Authors: S Diallo, Momar Talla Seck, Jean Baptiste Rayaisse, Assane Gueye Fall, Mireille Djimangali Bassene, Baba Sall, Antoine Sanon, Peter Takac
    Abstract:

    Background The sterile insect technique (SIT) requires mass-rearing of the target species, irradiation to induce sexual sterility and transportation from the mass-rearing facility to the target Site. Those treatments require several steps that may affect the biological quality of sterile males. This study has been carried out to evaluate the relative impact of chilling, irradiation and transport on emergence rate, flight ability and survival of sterile male Glossina palpalis gambiensis. Results Chilling, irradiation and transport all affected the quality control parameters studied. The emergence rate was significantly reduced by long chilling periods and transport, i.e. from 92% at the source insectary in Burkina Faso to 78% upon arrival in Senegal. Flight ability was affected by all three parameters with 31% operational flies lost between the production facility and the Destination Site. Only survival under stress was not affected by any of the treatments. Conclusion The chilling period and transport were the main factors that impacted significantly the quality of sterile male pupae. Therefore, in the operational programme, the delivery of sterile male pupae was divided over two shipments per week to reduce the chilling time and improve the quality of the sterile males. Quality of the male pupae may further be improved by reducing the transport time and vibrations during transport.

Alcides Pissinatti - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Survey of Plasmodium in the golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) living in urban Atlantic forest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
    Malaria journal, 2016
    Co-Authors: Elizabeth H. Aitken, Alcides Pissinatti, Marina Galvão Bueno, Luana Dos Santos Ortolan, José Maria Alvarez, Maria Cecília Martins Kierulff, José Luiz Catão-dias, Sabrina Epiphanio
    Abstract:

    Communicating the presence of potential zoonotic pathogens such as Plasmodium spp. in wild animals is important for developing both animal and human health policies. The translocation of an exotic and invasive population of Leontopithecus chrysomelas (golden-headed lion tamarins) required the screening of these animals for specific pathogens. This studies objective was to investigate Plasmodium spp. infection in the L. chrysomelas, both to know its prevalence in these animals in the local area and to minimize the risk of pathogens being translocated to the Destination Site. To investigate Plasmodium spp. infection, blood samples from 268 animals were assessed for the presence of Plasmodium spp. by genus-specific PCR and stained thick and thin blood smears were examined by light microscopy. Data of human malaria infection in the studied region was also assembled from SINAN (Diseases Information System Notification—Ministry of Health of Brazil). Results from the PCR and microscopy were all negative and suggested that no L. chrysomelas was infected with Plasmodium spp. Analysis of SINAN data showed that malaria transmission is present among the human population in the studied region. This study is the first to provide information on Plasmodium spp. infection in L. chrysomelas. Plasmodium spp. infection of this species is rare or absent though malaria paraSites circulate in the region. In addition, there is minimal risk of translocating Plasmodium spp. infected animals to the Destination Site.

  • Survey of Plasmodium in the golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) living in urban Atlantic forest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Malaria Journal, 2016
    Co-Authors: Elizabeth H. Aitken, Alcides Pissinatti, Marina Galvão Bueno, José Maria Alvarez, Maria Cecília Martins Kierulff, José Luiz Catão-dias, Luana Santos Ortolan, Sabrina Epiphanio
    Abstract:

    Background Communicating the presence of potential zoonotic pathogens such as Plasmodium spp. in wild animals is important for developing both animal and human health policies. Methods The translocation of an exotic and invasive population of Leontopithecus chrysomelas (golden-headed lion tamarins) required the screening of these animals for specific pathogens. This studies objective was to investigate Plasmodium spp. infection in the L. chrysomelas , both to know its prevalence in these animals in the local area and to minimize the risk of pathogens being translocated to the Destination Site. To investigate Plasmodium spp. infection, blood samples from 268 animals were assessed for the presence of Plasmodium spp. by genus-specific PCR and stained thick and thin blood smears were examined by light microscopy. Data of human malaria infection in the studied region was also assembled from SINAN (Diseases Information System Notification—Ministry of Health of Brazil). Results Results from the PCR and microscopy were all negative and suggested that no L. chrysomelas was infected with Plasmodium spp. Analysis of SINAN data showed that malaria transmission is present among the human population in the studied region. Conclusions This study is the first to provide information on Plasmodium spp. infection in L. chrysomelas. Plasmodium spp. infection of this species is rare or absent though malaria paraSites circulate in the region. In addition, there is minimal risk of translocating Plasmodium spp. infected animals to the Destination Site.

José Luiz Catão-dias - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Survey of Plasmodium in the golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) living in urban Atlantic forest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
    Malaria journal, 2016
    Co-Authors: Elizabeth H. Aitken, Alcides Pissinatti, Marina Galvão Bueno, Luana Dos Santos Ortolan, José Maria Alvarez, Maria Cecília Martins Kierulff, José Luiz Catão-dias, Sabrina Epiphanio
    Abstract:

    Communicating the presence of potential zoonotic pathogens such as Plasmodium spp. in wild animals is important for developing both animal and human health policies. The translocation of an exotic and invasive population of Leontopithecus chrysomelas (golden-headed lion tamarins) required the screening of these animals for specific pathogens. This studies objective was to investigate Plasmodium spp. infection in the L. chrysomelas, both to know its prevalence in these animals in the local area and to minimize the risk of pathogens being translocated to the Destination Site. To investigate Plasmodium spp. infection, blood samples from 268 animals were assessed for the presence of Plasmodium spp. by genus-specific PCR and stained thick and thin blood smears were examined by light microscopy. Data of human malaria infection in the studied region was also assembled from SINAN (Diseases Information System Notification—Ministry of Health of Brazil). Results from the PCR and microscopy were all negative and suggested that no L. chrysomelas was infected with Plasmodium spp. Analysis of SINAN data showed that malaria transmission is present among the human population in the studied region. This study is the first to provide information on Plasmodium spp. infection in L. chrysomelas. Plasmodium spp. infection of this species is rare or absent though malaria paraSites circulate in the region. In addition, there is minimal risk of translocating Plasmodium spp. infected animals to the Destination Site.

  • Survey of Plasmodium in the golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) living in urban Atlantic forest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Malaria Journal, 2016
    Co-Authors: Elizabeth H. Aitken, Alcides Pissinatti, Marina Galvão Bueno, José Maria Alvarez, Maria Cecília Martins Kierulff, José Luiz Catão-dias, Luana Santos Ortolan, Sabrina Epiphanio
    Abstract:

    Background Communicating the presence of potential zoonotic pathogens such as Plasmodium spp. in wild animals is important for developing both animal and human health policies. Methods The translocation of an exotic and invasive population of Leontopithecus chrysomelas (golden-headed lion tamarins) required the screening of these animals for specific pathogens. This studies objective was to investigate Plasmodium spp. infection in the L. chrysomelas , both to know its prevalence in these animals in the local area and to minimize the risk of pathogens being translocated to the Destination Site. To investigate Plasmodium spp. infection, blood samples from 268 animals were assessed for the presence of Plasmodium spp. by genus-specific PCR and stained thick and thin blood smears were examined by light microscopy. Data of human malaria infection in the studied region was also assembled from SINAN (Diseases Information System Notification—Ministry of Health of Brazil). Results Results from the PCR and microscopy were all negative and suggested that no L. chrysomelas was infected with Plasmodium spp. Analysis of SINAN data showed that malaria transmission is present among the human population in the studied region. Conclusions This study is the first to provide information on Plasmodium spp. infection in L. chrysomelas. Plasmodium spp. infection of this species is rare or absent though malaria paraSites circulate in the region. In addition, there is minimal risk of translocating Plasmodium spp. infected animals to the Destination Site.