Herpes Simplex Virus 1 in Trigeminal Ganglia of Trafficked Neotropical Primates, Peru, 2024

Vilchez-Delgado F.; Zhou L.; O'connor S.; Colan R.; Escobar-Mendoza L.; Mendoza A.P.; Ghersi B.M.; Andrade R.; Talledo-Albajar M.; Rosenbaum M.H. · Emerging Infectious Diseases (2026) · DOI: 10.3201/eid3205.251408

Resumen

We detected herpes simplex virus 1 in the trigeminal ganglia of trafficked Neotropical primates (1 Aotus azarai; 3 Sapajus macrocephalus) in Peru. Tests also revealed Saimiriine alphaherpesvirus 1 in the trigeminal ganglia of 2 Saimiri sp. monkeys. Our findings suggest latency and raise concerns about diagnostic standards, viral reactivation, and spillover risks.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia