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Varicella in a gorilla.

M G Myers1, L W Kramer, L R Stanberry

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital Research Foundation, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-2899.

Journal of Medical Virology
|December 1, 1987
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Naturally occurring varicella, a chickenpox infection, was diagnosed in a young captive gorilla. Laboratory analysis confirmed the causative agent as varicella-zoster virus, highlighting potential cross-species transmission risks.

Area of Science:

  • Primate Virology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Comparative Pathology

Background:

  • Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a common human herpesvirus.
  • VZV causes chickenpox and shingles in humans.
  • Susceptibility of non-human primates to VZV is not well-documented.

Observation:

  • A young gorilla in captivity presented with clinical signs consistent with varicella.
  • The affected gorilla was housed in a zoological setting.
  • No prior history of VZV exposure was noted in the gorilla.

Findings:

  • The etiological agent was isolated from the affected gorilla.
  • Restriction enzyme analysis confirmed the isolate as varicella-zoster virus.
  • Genetic analysis of the VZV isolate is pending.

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Implications:

  • This case suggests that gorillas can be naturally infected with VZV.
  • It highlights the potential for zoonotic transmission of VZV.
  • Further research is needed to understand VZV pathogenesis in primates and assess transmission risks in captive settings.