HERPERSVIRUSIS IN NON-HUMAN PRIMATES

Abstract

Many types of herpesviruses have been found in different non-human primate species causing sub-clinical or mild infection on its natural hosts and more severe infections, when transmitted to other species. The herpesviruses’ Family is composed by three subfamilies: Alphaherpesvirinae, Betaherpesvirinae e Gammaherpesvirinae. The herpesviruses have the capacity to remain dormant and vary its cell specificity. They can cause systemic and vesicular diseases on mucoses, depending on the hosts ’immune system, and it’s infections cause as much antibody as cell imune-mediated responses. The herpesviruses can present zoonotic potential and its diagnose can be done through sorology, virus isolation, PCR and histopathological exams. The herpesvirusis in non-human primates cause vesicular lesions and in some cases, dyscoria. Therefore, the inclusion of herpesvirusis as differential diagnosis is recommended. In the same way, the professional performance of veterinarians or public health agents are very important for prophylactic and therapy measures.

Keywords

• herpesvirus
• non-human primates
• disease
• infection
• diagnose