1981
DOI: 10.1159/000460063
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Spontaneous Generalized Herpesvirus Hominis Infection of a Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Abstract: A 13-day-old lowland gorilla died from a generalized herpesvirus infection shortly after the onset of clinical signs. The pathologic-anatomical findings were compatible with those described for generalized herpes simplex infection in the human neonate. Electron microscopic examination of lung tissue revealded the presence of herpesvirus which was identified with the fluorescent antibody technique as Herpes simplex virus type 1. Tests with related sera of the herpes group (varicella, herpesvirus-B) revealed no … Show more

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“…In humans and Old World primates these viruses commonly produce herpetic lesion with neurological signs in immunosuppressed (Smith et al 1969, Whitley & Kimberlin 2005 or young subjects (Heldstab et al 1981, Whitley & Kimberlin 2005.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In humans and Old World primates these viruses commonly produce herpetic lesion with neurological signs in immunosuppressed (Smith et al 1969, Whitley & Kimberlin 2005 or young subjects (Heldstab et al 1981, Whitley & Kimberlin 2005.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, virus antigen could be detected in the liver and brain tissue of some animals (marmoset Nos. [4][5][6][7][8]. In the liver, virus-positive cells were found within inflammatory cell infiltrates.…”
Section: Pathologymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Localized benign HSV infections have been reported in chimpanzees, whereas systemic infections with fatal outcome have been described in gorillas, white-handed gibbons, white-faced saki monkeys, owl monkeys, and common marmosets. [1][2][3][5][6][7][8][9][10] Severe gingivostomatitis, characterized by vesicular and ulcerative mucocutaneous lesions, and meningoencephalitis are the most prominent symptoms. Disseminated infections with necrotic lesions of digestive tract, lungs, liver, and adrenal glands have also been reported.…”
Section: Letters To the Editor Editormentioning
confidence: 99%