Selected biohazards of naturally infected nonhuman primates.

The nonhuman primate is susceptible to a great number of microbiological hazards. Two groups of organisms, campylobacter and atypical mycobacteria, are important as examples of naturally occurring primate biohazards. This paper attempts to define these organism groups and their potential for problems in primates housed in natural environments. Efficient, continuous, and specific husbandry and veterinary management techniques must be employed to avoid potential disease outbreaks.