E-ISSN 2536-9520 | ISSN 1110-2047
 

Original Article 


Prevalence of Some Pathogens in a Population of Zoo Animals

Mostafa A. Mahmoud.

Abstract
Zoos unintentionally provide pathogens with a high diversity of species of different origins. Zoo practices of mixing reservoir species with other susceptible species can provide opportunities for pathogens to spread beyond normal hosts. This paper describes some pathogens of bacterial, parasitological and viral origin that were identified in some bovines (five species), caprines (two species), cervids (two species), primates (two species) and felines (two species) groups. Bacterial examination of fecal samples revealed the detection of E.coli, Salmonella spp., Pasteurella spp., Klebseilla spp., Campylobacter spp. Streptococci spp., and Staphylococci spp., with 52% overall prevalence of infection. Parasitological investigation using floatation and sedimentation technique of fecal samples indicated the occurrence of Isopora spp., Trichuris spp., Ascarids spp., Toxocara spp., Trichostrongyloid spp., and Nematodirus spp. with 19% prevalence of infection of the examined samples. Sarcoptic mange was only identified in olive baboon, Papio anubis through examination of skin scrapings. Antibodies against bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) and bovine herpes virus-1 (BHV-1) in antelopes and feline corona virus (FCoV) in felines were detected using specific Enzyme-linked immune assay (ELISA test). The seroprevalence of BVD and BHV-1 in the examined antelopes was 5.3% and 6.7%, respectively. Antibodies against FCoV were detected in both lions and cheetahs where cheetahs had higher seroprevalence rate (100%) than lions (50%). There is a need for zoo veterinarians to review and update the current preventive and management policies to identify sources of infection and control diseases of exotic species in future.

Key words: zoo, pathogens, bacterial, parasitological, veterinarian, exotic


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Mostafa A. Mahmoud
on Google
on Google Scholar


How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

Mostafa A. Mahmoud. Prevalence of Some Pathogens in a Population of Zoo Animals. AJVS. 2015; 45(1): 139-145. doi:10.5455/ajvs.184003


Web Style

Mostafa A. Mahmoud. Prevalence of Some Pathogens in a Population of Zoo Animals. https://www.alexjvs.com/?mno=184003 [Access: December 03, 2023]. doi:10.5455/ajvs.184003


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Mostafa A. Mahmoud. Prevalence of Some Pathogens in a Population of Zoo Animals. AJVS. 2015; 45(1): 139-145. doi:10.5455/ajvs.184003



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Mostafa A. Mahmoud. Prevalence of Some Pathogens in a Population of Zoo Animals. AJVS. (2015), [cited December 03, 2023]; 45(1): 139-145. doi:10.5455/ajvs.184003



Harvard Style

Mostafa A. Mahmoud (2015) Prevalence of Some Pathogens in a Population of Zoo Animals. AJVS, 45 (1), 139-145. doi:10.5455/ajvs.184003



Turabian Style

Mostafa A. Mahmoud. 2015. Prevalence of Some Pathogens in a Population of Zoo Animals. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 45 (1), 139-145. doi:10.5455/ajvs.184003



Chicago Style

Mostafa A. Mahmoud. "Prevalence of Some Pathogens in a Population of Zoo Animals." Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 45 (2015), 139-145. doi:10.5455/ajvs.184003



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Mostafa A. Mahmoud. "Prevalence of Some Pathogens in a Population of Zoo Animals." Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 45.1 (2015), 139-145. Print. doi:10.5455/ajvs.184003



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Mostafa A. Mahmoud (2015) Prevalence of Some Pathogens in a Population of Zoo Animals. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 45 (1), 139-145. doi:10.5455/ajvs.184003





Most Viewed Articles
Most Accessed Articles

  • Assessment of The Efficiency of Some Chemical Disinfectants Used in poultry Farms Against Coccidiosis
    Hamed Abdel tawab Samaha, Yasser Nasr Haggag, Mohammed Al sayed Nossair, Heba Mohammed Habib
    AJVS. 2013; 39(1): 82-90
    » Abstract

  • Physiological and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in the Freshwater Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus L., exposed to sublethal doses of cadmium
    Ahmed M. EL-Gazzar, Khalid E. Ashry, Yasser S. El-Sayed
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 29-43
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48333

  • Influence of Combined Administration of Turmeric and Black seed on Selected Biochemical Parameters of Diabetic Rats
    Sabry M. El-Bahr, Nabil M. Taha, Mahdy A. Korshom, Abd EL-Wahab A. Mandour, Mohamed A. Lebda
    AJVS. 2014; 41(1): 19-27
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.154650

  • Molecular Characterization of Listeria Species Isolated from Frozen Fish
    Gaber S. Abdellrazeq, Ayman M. Kamar, Samya M. El-Houshy
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 1-15
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.45443

  • Growth Performance, Blood Parameters, Immune response and Carcass Traits of Broiler Chicks Fed on Graded Levels of Wheat Instead of Corn without or With Enzyme Supplementation
    Mohamed I. El-Katcha, Mosaad A. Soltan, Hany F. El-Kanwy, EL-syaed R. kawarie
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 95-111
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48232

  • Most Downloaded
    Top Downloaded Articles

  • Comparative Study of Cellular and Humoral Immune Response to BHV-1 Vaccines in Cattle and Buffalo Calves
    Fayrouz S. Naim; Samy A. Khalil and Helmy A. Torky
    AJVS. 2016; 51(2): 367-373
    » Abstract

  • Growth Performance, Blood Parameters, Immune response and Carcass Traits of Broiler Chicks Fed on Graded Levels of Wheat Instead of Corn without or With Enzyme Supplementation
    Mohamed I. El-Katcha, Mosaad A. Soltan, Hany F. El-Kanwy, EL-syaed R. kawarie
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 95-111
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48232

  • Effect of Excess Fluoride on Reproductive Potentials in Farm Animals (Ovine)
    Ghada H. Abdel-Rahman, Hanaa A. El-Hallawany, Dohreig RA.
    AJVS. 2018; 57(2): 41-57
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.296364

  • Physiological and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in the Freshwater Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus L., exposed to sublethal doses of cadmium
    Ahmed M. EL-Gazzar, Khalid E. Ashry, Yasser S. El-Sayed
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 29-43
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48333

  • Using of Polypropylene Mesh for Hernioplasty in Calves
    Mostafa M. kassam, Mahmoud H. Elkammer, Ahmed S. Korittum, Ali A. Abdel-Wahed
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 112-117
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.47290

  • Most Cited Articles
    Most Cited Articles