ABSTRACT
The studies of gastrointestinal parasites in primates kept in captivity are important for managing the population of monkeys and to maintain the health of people who work with these animals, as many of these parasites are potent causes of zoonosis. The study investigated the parasites present in the feces of Cebus libidinosus species bred in captivity. 22 animals were seized by IBAMA-PI, IBAMA-PB and CIPAMA (Independent Company of Piaui Environmental Policing) from 2007 to 2009. Hookworm parasites of the genus were found in 45% (10/22) of samples and gender Strongiloyde in 23% (22/05) in the Willis method (1921) and Hoffman method Ancylostoma sp. I was present in 41% (09/22) and Strongyloides sp. 18% (04/22) of the samples. A stool culture revealed the presence of hookworm larvae of the genus in 50% of the groups studied. The species Cebus libidinosus proved to be parasitized by gastrointestinal helminths of Ancylostoma and Strongyloides genres.
Keywords:
primates; monkey; captivity; faeces; parasites
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