ON THE OCCURRENCE OF VARIOLA AMONG MONKEYS OF THE GENERA MYCETES AND CEBUS IN THE WAKE OF A POX EPIDEMIC ON THE TRIBUTARIES OF THE ALTO URUGUAY IN THE JUNGLES OF SOUTHERN BRAZIL
Abstract
The prophylactic measures against dissemination of smallpox, such as inoculation and other sanitary precautions, have not always succeeded in controlling the spread of variola in Brazil, and could not prevent penetration of this extraordinarily infectious disease into distant jungle areas. Infection of Indians in the jungles was followed by infection of simian species (Mycetes seniculus Kuhl and Cebus capucinus Erxl) found relatively often in these distant jungle areas. Cadavers of these monkeys were found under trees from which they had fallen. Diseased and dead animals were covered with numerous variola pustules which due to the furry coat were less visible than in man.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0837579
Entities
People
- J. C. Bleyer
Organizations
- United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories