Leucoencephalomyelosis in nonhuman primates associated with lead poisoning

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1973 · J. Wildl. Dis.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-9.1.61· OSTI ID:5016984

Zook, B C; Sauer, R M

Lead poisoning was diagnosed in five of seven primates affected with leucoencephalomyelosis that were necropsied at the National Zoological Park and the Antwerp Zoo. Diagnoses of lead poisoning were made by various means including the detection of acid-fast intranuclear inclusions in renal proximal tubular cells and the presence of excess lead in the liver specimens. The implications of the concurrence of lead intoxication and leucoencephalomyelosis is discussed with regard to etiology and pathogenesis.

• Research Organization: George Washington Univ., Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 5016984
• Journal Information: J. Wildl. Dis.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Wildl. Dis.; (United States) Vol. 9; ISSN JWIDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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