Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pneumonia in a southern muriqui (Brachyteles arachnoides)

Background An adult male Brachyteles arachanoides, kept in captivity since 1990, was found dead without apparent clinical evidence. Methods Necropsy report, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and ultrastructural examination were conducted. Results Pulmonary syncytial cells were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and ultrastructural examination revealed viral particles inside macrophages compatible with the Paramyxoviridae family. Conclusions Muriquis are susceptible to RSV pneumonia followed by respiratory distress syndrome and death.

FAPESP

CPRJ-INEA

IBAMA

FAPERJ

FINEP

Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA)

Zoological Society of Philadelphia

American Society of Primatologists (ASP)

Conservation International (CI)

Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES)