Infectious diseases of nonhuman primates in a zoo setting

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.1430080508.abs Infections and diseases are a major cause for concern as well as loss of animal life in the zoo setting. This problem is the result of contact with agents such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, rickettsia, chlamydia, or viruses. Control of such infections and diseases is difficult principally because of the design and purpose […]