Multiparasitism in Sapajus Nigritus (Goldfuss 1809) (Primates: Cebidae) Kept Illegally in Home Captivity in the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil – Case Report

    January 2023 in “ Brazilian Journal of Development ”
    Victor Procópio Rodrigues Da Silva, Jean Marcel Bernardon, Fernanda Canello Bandiera, Andréia Buzatti, Jackson Fábio Preuss
    TLDR Illegal wildlife captivity poses health risks and highlights the need for conservation and public health awareness.
    A young male black capuchin monkey rescued from illegal captivity in Santa Catarina, Brazil, was treated for multiparasitism, exhibiting symptoms like dehydration, thinness, skin lesions, alopecia, and pruritus. Laboratory tests revealed three endoparasites and ectoparasites, and treatment included albendazole and fipronil. This case highlights the public health risks of illegal wildlife possession and emphasizes the need for biodiversity conservation and veterinary care.
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