Reye's or Reye's-like syndrome in western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla).

BACKGROUND

A 15-year-old western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) died shortly after transfer to the North Carolina Zoo.

METHODS

Complete blood count, serum biochemical analysis, and necropsy were performed.

RESULTS

Combination of compatible clinical signs, biochemical and histopathological findings fulfilled all of the CDC definition criteria of Reye's or a Reye's like syndrome.

CONCLUSIONS

This report describes a case of Reye's syndrome or Reye's-like syndrome in a non-human primate.