These viruses cause an acute hemorrhagic fever in humans and nonhuman primates that is often fatal. Flood and body fluids are potential sources of the virus. Use of protective clothing and eyewear is preventative. Animals are screened upon entry into the country for filoviruses. Gastrointestinal disease Bacterial agents such as Salmonella , Shigella , and intestinal parasites such as Giardia , Entamoeba histolytica and Balantidium coli can be carried by many species of nonhuman primates.
Feces are the primary source of infections.
Gloves, a laboratory coat and a respiratory mask should be worn when handling fecal samples or sanitizing caging. Symptoms of these diseases include diarrhea with or without blood, vomiting, and fever in both humans and nonhuman primates. Medical attention should be sought immediately. Bacterial pneumonia Streptococcus pneumonia can cause an acute bacterial pneumonia in humans and nonhuman primates. Infected animals and lung or sputum samples can present a risk to workers.