Lactose malabsorption in two sibling rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta).
Observation of two sibling rhesus monkeys, Macaca mulatta, indicated that they were intolerant to lactose. While on a lactose formula the monkeys had severe diarrhea and weight loss but were otherwise healthy. When a lactose-free formula was instituted, the diarrhea abated and there was a steady weight gain.
D000818:Animals; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D007787:Lactose Intolerance / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008251:Macaca; D008253:Macaca mulatta; D008297:Male; D008992:Monkey Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000178:diet therapy