Monkeys as Hosts of Human Malaria
Abstract
Six species of New World monkeys were tested for their susceptibility to Plasmodium vivax of human origin. P. vivax was established and maintained by serial passage in the Panamanian night monkey (Aotus trivirgatus). P. vivax also infected the titi marmoset (Saguinus geoffroyi) but the parasites grew less well and were not maintained as easily in serial passages. Lower grade infections were established in Ateles fusciceps, A. geoffroyi, and perhaps in Cebus capucinus. P. vivax in Aotus monkeys was infective to, completed the cycle in, and was transmitted by Anopheles albimanus mosquitoes. Plasmodium falciparum was established in the titi marmoset (Saguinus geoffroyi) for periods up to 15 days and in the night monkey (Aotus trivirgatus) for periods up to 8 days. Attempts failed in Ateles fusciceps, Alouatta villosa, and Cebus capucinus monkeys.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0664240
Entities
People
- Martin D. Young