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An outbreak of shigellosis in laboratory marmosets and tamarins (Family: Callithricidae)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

J. E. Cooper  and
J. R. Needham
J. E. Cooper
Affiliation:
Clinical Research Centre, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex
J. R. Needham
Affiliation:
Clinical Research Centre, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex
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An outbreak of shigellosis due to Shigella sonnei, is reported in laboratory maintained marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) and tamarins (Saguinus nigricollis). The clinical signs and pathological lesions are described and the microbiological findings discussed. Control of the disease was based upon hygiene and antibiotic therapy and the consequences of this approach are described in detail.

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Research Article
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Journal of Hygiene , Volume 76 , Issue 3 , June 1976 , pp. 415 - 424
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1976

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