Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Streptococcus pneumoniae Infection in Wild Bonobos.

Authors :: Grützmacher KS
Keil V
Metzger S
Wittiger L
Herbinger I
Calvignac-Spencer S
Mätz-Rensing K
Haggis O
Savary L
Köndgen S
Leendertz FH
Source :: EcoHealth [Ecohealth] 2018 Jun; Vol. 15 (2), pp. 462-466. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Feb 27.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: Despite being important conservation tools, tourism and research may cause transmission of pathogens to wild great apes. Investigating respiratory disease outbreaks in wild bonobos, we identified human respiratory syncytial virus and Streptococcus pneumoniae as causative agents. A One Health approach to disease control should become part of great ape programs.

Subjects :: Animals
Humans
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human isolation & purification
Ape Diseases epidemiology
Pan paniscus
Pneumococcal Infections veterinary
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections veterinary

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