Long-Tailed Macaques (Macaca fascicularis) in Urban Landscapes: Gastrointestinal Parasitism and Barriers for Healthy Coexistence in Northeast Thailand

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• Personal Author:
  Garland-Lewis G ; Grant ET ; Kelley S ; Kyes P ; Kyes RC ; Nueaitong H ; Patarapadungkit N ; Rabinowitz P ; Ramirez V ; Schurer JM ; Tanee T ; Thamsenanupap P ; Trufan S
• Description:
  Gastrointestinal parasites have diverse life cycles that can involve people, animals, and the environment (e.g., water and soil), demonstrating the utility of One Health frameworks in characterizing infection risk. Kosumpee Forest Park (Thailand) is home to a dense population of long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) that frequently interact with tourists and local residents. Our study investigated the presence of zoonotic parasites, and barriers to healthy coexistence by conducting stool analysis on macaques (N = 102) and people (N = 115), and by examining risk factors for infection with a household questionnaire (N = 95). Overall, 44% of macaques and 12% of people were infected with one or more gastrointestinal helminths, including Strongyloides spp., Ascaris spp., and Trichuris sp. An adults-only generalized linear mixed model identified three factors significantly associated with human infection: household size, occupational exposure, and contact with macaque feces at home. Participants identified both advantages and disadvantages to living in close contact with macaques, suggesting that interventions to improve human and animal health in Kosumpee Forest Park would be welcome. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Animals Communicable Diseases Digestive System Digestive System Diseases Occupational Health Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety
• Keywords:
  Animal Waste Gastrointestinal System Disorders Infectious Diseases Parasitic Diseases Risk Factors Zoonoses
• ISSN:
  0002-9637
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 10 ; Washington
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  357-364
• Volume:
  100
• Issue:
  2
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20055175
• Citation:
  Am J Trop Med Hyg 2019 Feb; 100(2):357-364
• Contact Point Address:
  Vickie Ramirez, Center for One Health Research, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific St., Box 357234, Seattle, WA 98195-7234
• Email:
  ramirezv@uw.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2019
• Performing Organization:
  University of Washington
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
• End Date:
  20250630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:ca3bc61b97cb25e78bc379a4561b74e064fa9b6b900a2d8693c2572018500a04eafef017a4d763af0a153dc066d0608afc2a48574d2d3c3195374330cb11bfeb
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/217535/cdc_217535_DS1.pdf
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