Nochtia nochti is a nematode parasite which affects the stomach of non-human primates.

Epidemiology

Nochtia nochti can be found in Asia (India, Indonesia, Thailand) in Old-World Monkeys, namely in macaques (Macaca spp.) (Cogswell, 2007; Strait et al., 2012).

Description

Nochtia nochti eggs have a typical non-embryonated strongyle egg morphology: they are oval, with a thick outer membrane, a morula and non-parallel lateral sides. They also have characteristics of Trichonstrondyloidea eggs with one of their side being thinner, and contain a dense morula of 16 to 32 blastomeres. They measure 60 to 80 µm long and 35 to 42 µm large (Cogswell, 2007).

Differential diagnosis 

It includes Molineus sp. and, to a larger extent, any other non-embryonated strongyle egg (Cogswell, 2007).

Clinical significance

Benign polyps can develop at the junction between the stomach fundus and pylorus (Strait et al., 2012).

Prophylaxis and treatment

No treatment for Nochtia nochti infection has been described (Strait et al, 2012). Nevertheless, avermectins seem to be effective, and the implantation of a proper hygiene protocol may even be sufficient to stop the infection (Cogswell, 2007).