First report on herpesvirus in black-fronted titi (Callicebus nigrifrons) kept under human care

Abstract

Keeping Neotropical primates in captivity puts them at great risk of illness because of their susceptibility to human herpesvirus. This is the first report on herpesvirus in Callicebus nigrifrons that developed clinical disease and was confirmed by immunohistochemical and RT-PCR. Diagnosis and prevention are essential for the conservation of species.

Keywords: Pitheciidae; herpesvirus; pet; primate.