Atopic dermatitis in a chimpanzee (pan troglodytes verus)-A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge by Nicole P M Hoes

Diagnosis and treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) in chimpanzees are challenging. Validated allergy tests specific for chimpanzees are not available. A multifactorial management of atopic dermatitis is important. Successful management of AD has, to the best knowledge of the authors, not been described in chimpanzees.

J Med Primatol. 2023 Mar 18. doi: 10.1111/jmp.12638. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

Diagnosis and treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) in chimpanzees are challenging. Validated allergy tests specific for chimpanzees are not available. A multifactorial management of atopic dermatitis is important. Successful management of AD has, to the best knowledge of the authors, not been described in chimpanzees.

PMID:36932713 | DOI:10.1111/jmp.12638

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