Some of these problems occur rarely, while others pose a significant health risk. Given our genetic closeness, there is always the possibility of transmission from human to nonhuman primate or from nonhuman to human. This is just a brief account, to educate and raise awareness of this issue - to learn more about any of these, including symptoms and treatment, and to find references, visit the sources at the end of these lists. An infected primate poses threat to human infants or children with a mild respiratory infections - reduced level of health can increase liklihood of infection. Klebsiella is present in stagnant water, dirty drinking receptacles, soil, and as flora of the alimentary tract.
Stress can bring on disease.
Often animals die suddenly while appearing to be in good condition. Several reports have been made on systemic and superficial mycoses in primates. H. duboisii may be spread by dermal contact and may have a long incubation period. In the wild, many primates scavenge about villages and share not only food but also the parasites of the human inhabitants. Danger from imported animals, therefore, is usually during the first few months after the animal's arrival in the country.