Z., Zainal-Zahari and A. R., Sheikh -Omar and A., Mohd -Tajuddin (1991) Melioidosis in a captive orang utan (Pongo pygmeus) at Zoo Melaka. [Journal / Magazine]
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Abstract
Melioidosis is a generally fatal zoonotic disease in man and the orang utan. It is caused by Pseudomonas pseudomallei, a Gram negative bacteria. It is primarily a disease of rodents but it has been observed in wild and domesticated animals. This bacteria was isolated from the lungs, spleen and liver of an orang utan at the Zoo Melaka, Peninsular Malaysia. The epidemiology and pathogenesis of the disease is discussed. The outbreak of melioidosis in the young orang utan was possibly due to the contamination of feed by rats and zoo visitors, coupled with stress. The focal abscesses in the liver and spleen were large.
| Item Type: | Journal / Magazine |
|---|---|
| Creators: | Z., Zainal-Zahari and A. R., Sheikh -Omar and A., Mohd -Tajuddin |
| Title: | Melioidosis in a captive orang utan (Pongo pygmeus) at Zoo Melaka |
| Date: | 1991 |
| Location: | Department of Wildlife and National Parks - Perhilitan website |
| Publication: | Department of Wildlife and National Parks - Perhilitan |
| Volume: | 11 |
| Physical Description: | 89p. |
| Additional Information: | Page : 53-57 |
| Agency Name: | Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Dec 2019 08:01 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Dec 2019 08:01 |
| URI: | http://myagric.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14574 |
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