Pasteurella multocida in Wild Chimpanzees
Author Information
Author(s): Köndgen Sophie, Leider Michaela, Lankester Felix, Bethe Astrid, Lübke-Becker Antina, Leendertz Fabian H., Ewers Christa
Primary Institution: Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin, Germany
Hypothesis
What is the role of Pasteurella multocida in respiratory disease among wild chimpanzees?
Conclusion
The study found that Pasteurella multocida is involved in respiratory diseases in wild chimpanzees, contributing to their mortality during outbreaks.
Supporting Evidence
- P. multocida was isolated from two chimpanzees that died during a respiratory disease outbreak.
- Four isolates were characterized, revealing two new sequence types, ST68 and ST69.
- Phylogenetic analysis showed close clustering with known P. multocida strains from various hosts.
Takeaway
Researchers found a germ called Pasteurella multocida in wild chimpanzees that can make them very sick, especially during outbreaks of respiratory disease.
Methodology
The study involved isolating P. multocida from lung tissue and pus samples of chimpanzees, followed by phenotypic and molecular characterization.
Limitations
The study did not evaluate the carrier state of P. multocida in healthy chimpanzees, which would require invasive sampling.
Participant Demographics
Wild chimpanzees from Taï National Park, Côte d'Ivoire.
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