CASE 2

Kindly provided by Mark Stidworthy of International Zoo Veterinary Group

History
33 year old adult male captive Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla g. gorilla) in a U.K. zoo. Previously in good health.  Vomiting and mild diarrhoea noted in the enclosure overnight.  Found lying conscious on back one morning.  Appeared to be retching then rapid respiratory arrest.  Died.

Describe the gross lesions.

Name the disease.

What were the histologic features of this lesion?

List some additional findings common in such animals.

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