Medical surveillance for laboratory worker involved in the use of Common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)

Abstract

Nowadays, the scientific researches progress significantly. Common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus), one kind of new world monkeys, is widely used as a research animal especially in the field of biology, pharmacology, and toxicology. Based on the principle of One Health, infectious agents can move from animal hosts to human hosts and back. Therefore, biological hazard of animal handler must be broadly considered the relationship among human, animal, and environment. This article introduced general information of common marmoset, One Health concept, scientific use, zoonosis, and guideline for pre-placement and periodic examination for animal handlers.