Identification of Gastrointestinal Protozoa in Long-Tailed Macaque (<i>Macaca fascicularis</i>) in Sabang

Athaillah, Farida; Ginting, Alfi Wiratama Elpasha; Rahmi, Erdiansyah; Hambal, Muhammad; Hasan, Muhammad; Erwin, Erwin; Vanda, Henni

doi:10.2991/absr.k.210420.041

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“…The orangutans were only given vitamins. Athaillah et al (2021) stated that the high prevalence of protozoal infestations could occur because primates were never given antiprotozoal drugs.…”

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Identification of Cryptosporidium Sp. In Sumatran Orangutan and Bornean Orangutan at North Sumatera Wildlife Park

Pohan,

Hanafiah,

Rahmi

et al. 2023

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Cryptosporidium sp. is a zoonotic intestinal protozoa in orangutans which is transmitted through contaminated water (waterborne disease). This study aims to determine Cryptosporidium sp. which infects the sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) and the bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in North Sumatera Wildlife Park. The samples used were 3 orangutan fecal samples from different locations, two bornean orangutans in Medan Wildlife Park and one sumatran orangutan in Pematang Siantar Animal Park. Samples were examined using the floatation method and the modified Ziehl-Neelsen method. The results showed that from 3 samples of orangutan feces (sumatran and bornean orangutan), 2 positive tails from bornean orangutans were found containing Cryptosporidium oocysts, namely the C. parvum species. In this study, it can be concluded that the orangutans in Medan Wildlife Park, the bornean orangutan were infected with cryptosporidiosis.

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Identification of Cryptosporidium Sp. In Sumatran Orangutan and Bornean Orangutan at North Sumatera Wildlife Park

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Hanafiah,

Rahmi

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“…In order to have a more comprehensive identification for each microbe up to the species, a combination of morphological recognition with the use of polymerase chain reactions or other molecular detection methods is required (Lastuti et al, 2021;Rivera & Kanbara, 1999;Sricharern et al, 2016;Zanzani et al, 2015). In fact, there are reports of solely using morphological identifications (Adrus et al, 2019;Athaillah et al, 2021;Lane et al, 2010).…”

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GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES IN Macaca fascicularis LIVING IN TWO URBAN AREAS OF MALAYSIA

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Vejayan

Zulkeffli

et al. 2022

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Macaca fascicularis or commonly known as long-tailed macaques, are nonhuman primates that are increasingly vulnerable in becoming natural reservoirs for many microorganisms including gastrointestinal (GI) parasites, largely due to anthropogenic activities. This study was conducted to detect and compare GI parasites in M. fascicularis found in densely urbanized settings. The fecal samples of the long-tailed macaques were collected at a public university campus (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi) and a tourist site (Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor). A total of 80 fecal samples were collected: 50 at the university campus, and the remaining samples from the tourist site. The fecal samples were processed by flotation techniques to include the GI parasites and then were subjected to morphological analysis to identify important taxonomy keys under microscopic magnification. A total of 139 parasites were identified from both locations and classified into 5 phylums and 17 families. Among the 139 parasites, 33 parasites were grouped into 6 genus of GI parasites. Among the gastrointestinal parasites that were identified from both study sites, three parasites were zoonotic namely Strongyloids spp., Trichostrongylus spp. and Trichuris spp. Results showed that the diversity index of GI parasites was higher at the university campus compared to the tourist site with Simpson’s Index values of 0.953 and 0.880, respectively, while the Shannon’s Index values were 3.282 and 2.399, respectively. This research revealed that there are more parasite infections in the long-tailed macaques in the campus surroundings compared to those found in the tourist site. Therefore, it is highly suggested that authority intervention by translocating the long-tailed macaques elsewhere is necessary to avoid prolonged contact and possible parasite transmission to humans, and if any parasitic infections occur, appropriate medication such as anthelmintic drugs should be readily available at the university campus clinics.

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Identification of Gastrointestinal Protozoa in Long-Tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) in Sabang

Abstract: This study aimed to determine the types of gastrointestinal protozoa that infested long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) in Sabang Municipality. This study could be used as a basis of consideration for controlling zoonotic diseases caused by gastrointestinal protozoa.

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Identification of Cryptosporidium Sp. In Sumatran Orangutan and Bornean Orangutan at North Sumatera Wildlife Park

Identification of Cryptosporidium Sp. In Sumatran Orangutan and Bornean Orangutan at North Sumatera Wildlife Park

GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES IN Macaca fascicularis LIVING IN TWO URBAN AREAS OF MALAYSIA

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