Successful treatment of cryptosporidiosis in 2 common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) by using paromomycin

J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2010 Nov;49(6):873-5.

Abstract

Two pair-housed, 1-y-old common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) had intermittent loose feces and weight loss for approximately 2 mo. Cryptosporidum parvum was identified by ELISA in the feces of both animals. CBC and blood chemistry values, including liver enzymes, were within normal range. Both marmosets were treated with the antibiotic paromomycin (15 mg/kg PO) twice daily for 28 d. Resolution of clinical signs coincided with treatment. Three follow-up samples, taken 2 wk apart after treatment was finished, were negative for cryptosporidium ELISA in both animals. Paromomycin should be considered for treatment of cryptosporidiosis in marmosets.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Callithrix / parasitology*
  • Cryptosporidiosis / drug therapy
  • Cryptosporidiosis / parasitology
  • Cryptosporidiosis / veterinary*
  • Cryptosporidium / drug effects
  • Diarrhea / drug therapy
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / veterinary
  • Monkey Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Monkey Diseases / parasitology*
  • Paromomycin / therapeutic use*
  • Weight Loss

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Paromomycin