Implications of simian retroviruses for captive primate population management and the occupational safety of primate handlers.

摘要: Nonhuman primates can be naturally infected with a plethora of viruses zoonotic potential, including retroviruses. These simian present risks to both captive nonhuman primate populations and persons exposed primates. Simian retroviruses, immunodeficiency virus, type D retrovirus, T-lymphotropic gibbon ape leukemia have been shown cause clinical disease in In contrast, foamy retrovirus that is highly prevalent most primates, has not associated Although it human infections virus originated through multiple independent introductions retroviruses into then spread globally, little known about the frequency such events. this article, exogenous are reviewed as concern for zoo wildlife veterinarians, handlers, other direct contact collection. The health implications individual animals well managed zoos research institutions discussed, cross-species transmission potential described, suggestions working safely provided.