In:
Journal of Medical Primatology, Wiley, Vol. 43, No. 2 ( 2014-04), p. 118-121
Abstract:
Enteric diseases are among the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in gorillas, and it is often caused by bacteria. Methods A thirteen‐year‐old captive female western lowland gorilla ( Gorilla gorilla gorilla ) developed hemorrhagic diarrhea. Despite the treatment, the animal died 7 days after the onset of clinical signs. The animal was submitted to a thorough pathological and microbiological evaluation. Results Pathologic examination revealed a severe acute hemorrhagic colitis, neutrophilic splenitis, glomerulitis, and interstitial pneumonia. Salmonella enterica serotype Infantis was isolated from a mesenteric lymph node. Conclusion A diagnosis of hemorrhagic colitis associated with Salmonella enterica serotype Infantis was established.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0047-2565
,
1600-0684
DOI:
10.1111/jmp.2014.43.issue-2
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2014
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2026219-X
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