A spontaneous neuropathy of free-ranging Japanese macaques.
Thirteen cases of a spontaneous neuropathy were observed among 150 free-ranging Japanese snow monkeys (Macaca fuscata). Necropsy of 4 individuals revealed lesions in the peripheral and central nervous systems. Pathologic changes were associated with ingestion of coyotillo berries (Karwinskia humboldtiana).
D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D007564:Japan; D008251:Macaca; D008992:Monkey Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D010243:Paralysis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D011826:Radial Nerve / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012584:Sciatic Nerve / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology