Journal of Medical Primatology
Overview
The Journal of Medical Primatology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that focuses on the study of primates in relation to human health and medicine. It publishes original research articles, reviews, and case studies exploring various aspects of primate biology, behavior, genetics, infectious diseases, and their relevance to human health. The journal serves as a platform for researchers and healthcare professionals to share knowledge and advancements in the field of medical primatology.
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h-index / Ranks: 7705
47
SJR / Ranks: 12156
280
CiteScore / Ranks: 12222
1.30
JIF / Ranks: 7209
0.7
Recent Articles
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Novita R, Suprayogi A, Agusta A, Nugraha A, Darusman H
J Med Primatol
. 2025 Mar;
54(2):e70011.
PMID: 40025783
Background: Anemia, characterized by low hemoglobin, is a key malaria indicator. Malaria in non-human primates (NHPs) is often asymptomatic, requiring laboratory tests and microscopy for diagnosis. Hematological profiles are crucial...
2.
Sant K, Johnson J, Suepaul R, Corradini I
J Med Primatol
. 2025 Feb;
54(2):e70010.
PMID: 40016906
A captive red howler (Alouatta seniculus) monkey developed right-sided heart failure and pulmonary arteriolar hypertension associated with a Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia and typhlocolitis. Clinical signs of right-sided heart failure, along...
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Md-Zain B, Wan-Mustafa W, Tingga R, Gani M, Mohd-Ridwan A
J Med Primatol
. 2025 Feb;
54(2):e70009.
PMID: 40012216
Background: The gut microbiota plays a vital role in primates' overall health and well-being, including small apes (Hylobatidae). The symbiotic relationships between bacteria and the gut aid food digestion, maintain...
4.
Kwon T
J Med Primatol
. 2025 Feb;
54(2):e70012.
PMID: 40012213
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) poses a significant global health threat. While nonhuman primates (NHPs) remain crucial models, ethical and economic limitations necessitate complementary approaches. Advanced bioconvergence technologies, including organoids, artificial intelligence...
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Nodolf S, Smith J, Volle K, Bernal-Valle S, Russell M
J Med Primatol
. 2025 Feb;
54(2):e70007.
PMID: 40001348
Background: The golden-mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata palliata) is an endangered primate experiencing acute population declines for reasons not fully identified. Health and disease monitoring are critical factors for understanding...
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Tingga R, Mohd-Ridwan A, Denel A, Md-Zain B
J Med Primatol
. 2025 Feb;
54(2):e70008.
PMID: 39994494
Background: A healthy gut microbiome is essential for digestion in primates, for developing the gut immune system, and for defense against pathogen invasion. Next-generation sequencing allows for determining the microbiome...
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Muta K, Koizumi M, Miyabe-Nishiwaki T, Sotomaru Y, Nobukiyo A, Ohta H, et al.
J Med Primatol
. 2025 Feb;
54(2):e70006.
PMID: 39973069
Background: Common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) have been widely used as laboratory animals; However, limited sedation and anesthetic protocols have yet to be established. In this study, the minimum alveolar concentration...
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Li H, Zhang L, Wang H
J Med Primatol
. 2025 Feb;
54(2):e70004.
PMID: 39967301
Epididymo-orchitis is characterized by painful swelling and inflammation of the epididymis and testes. A 4-year-old male rhesus monkey has clinical manifestations including anorexia, weakness, as well as redness and swelling...
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Zaman M, Wei F, Chen M, Chen L, Yao H, Xiang Z
J Med Primatol
. 2025 Feb;
54(2):e70003.
PMID: 39963010
Background: Globally, approximately 60% of primate taxa are in danger of extinction and the population of 75% of primate species are declining in their natural habitats. The Endangered R. roxellana...
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Angarita-Corzo K, Henao-Montoya L, Franco-G M, Riva H, Correa-Valencia N
J Med Primatol
. 2025 Feb;
54(2):e70005.
PMID: 39962995
Background: Toxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii, is a zoonotic disease affecting public health and wildlife conservation, including nonhuman primates. This study evaluated the presence of T. gondii in three neotropical...