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The growing proximity between non-human primates (NHPs) and human communities in Thailand has raised concerns about zoonotic disease transmission. Among these NHPs, Assamese macaques () are understudied in Thailand, particularly regarding their role as reservoirs for zoonotic malaria. The limited data on infections in this species highlights the need for further investigation. Therefore, this study determined the prevalence and molecular characterization of zoonotic spp. in Assamese macaques from Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand. In total, 133 blood samples were collected from Assamese macaques at Tham Pla temple and examined using semi-nested Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) targeting the 18S rRNA gene. spp. DNA was detected in 32 samples (24.06 % 32/133; 95 % CI: 17.07-32.23), with nucleotide sequence analysis identifying in 13.53 % (18/133; 95 % CI: 8.23-20.56), in 9.77 % (13/133; 95 % CI: 5.29-16.10), and in 0.75 % (1/133; 95 % CI: 0.02-4.09). To the best of our knowledge, this was the first molecular evidence of these zoonotic spp. infections in Assamese macaques in Thailand. These findings have highlighted the potential role of Assamese macaques as natural reservoirs for zoonotic species and have underscored the importance of continued surveillance. The data from this study should be beneficial in guiding future strategies to prevent and control simian malaria transmission from macaques to humans.
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