Molecular identification of hemoplasmas in free ranging non-human primates in Thailand

Author: Parut SUKSAI ¹ ; Benjaporn BHUSRI ¹ ; Supakarn KAEWCHOT ² ; Piya SEREERAK ² ; Sirinan BOONNAN ² ; Bongkotchamat PHIMSIN ² ; Taksina JARUWATTANANON ² ; Kacharin RASCHASIN ² ; Mutchamon KAEWPARUEHASCHAI ² ; Sorraya SIRIPHET ²
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1. Monitoring and Surveillance Center for Zoonotic Diseases in Wildlife and Exotic Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University
2. Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Hemoplasma; Monkey; Mycoplasma; Non-human primate; Thailand
From: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 2019;12(8):375-379
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective: To survey hemoplasmas infection in free ranging non-human primates from 8 provinces in Thailand. Methods: DNA from ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid blood of 262 free ranging non-human primates were identified as hemoplasmas using PCR and phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA and rnpB genes. Results: A total of 148 non-human primates (56.49%) were determined positive for Candidatus Mycoplasma haemomacaque, including 125 Macaca fascicularis and 23 Macaca mulatta. Hemoplasmas can cause anemia in monkey but all positive samples were healthy. The positive rates in male and female non-human primates were not significantly different. Conclusions: Candidatus Mycoplasma infection is prevalent in free ranging Macaca fascicularis and Macaca mulatta in Thailand.