Veterinary Archives, Vol. 94 No. 1, 2024.
Case report, case study
https://doi.org/10.24099/vet.arhiv.2012
Herpes simplex virus type 1 infection in pet marmoset – case report
Josipa Habuš
; Department of Microbiology and Infectious diseases with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Vladimir Stevanović
; Department of Microbiology and Infectious diseases with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Dorotea Huber
; Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Zrinka Štritof
; Department of Microbiology and Infectious diseases with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
*
Jadranko Boras
; Zagreb Zoo, Zagreb, Croatia
Krešimir Martinković
; Department of Microbiology and Infectious diseases with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Matko Perharić
; Department of Microbiology and Infectious diseases with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Iva Zečević
; Department of Microbiology and Infectious diseases with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Suzana Hađina
; Department of Microbiology and Infectious diseases with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
A 19-month-old female common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) was presented with a 4-day history of anorexia and behavioral changes. At presentation, a combination of neurological signs, erosions, and ulcerations of the mucous membranes of the oral mucosa and mucocutaneous junction of the lips were observed, suggesting herpesvirus infection. Although etiological and symptomatic therapy was initiated immediately, the animal died the next day. A necropsy was performed, and gross pathology and pathohistology findings indicated a systemic viral infection. Definitive diagnosis was based on the results of molecular testing that demonstrated the presence of human herpes simplex virus type 1. In conclusion, marmosets are a highly susceptible host for human herpes simplex virus. To reduce the risk of infection and prevent this highly lethal disease in monkeys, contact with humans who have symptomatic or asymptomatic forms of HSV-1 should be limited and accompanied by appropriate hygiene measures.
Keywords
common marmoset; Callithrix jacchus; herpes simplex virus type 1
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315805
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Publication date:
9.2.2024.
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