Lactose malabsorption in two sibling rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

J Med Primatol. 1980;9(5):309-13. doi: 10.1159/000460156.

Abstract

Observation of two sibling rhesus monkeys, Macaca mulatta, indicated that they were intolerant to lactose. While on a lactose formula the monkeys had severe diarrhea and weight loss but were otherwise healthy. When a lactose-free formula was instituted, the diarrhea abated and there was a steady weight gain.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diarrhea / diagnosis
  • Diarrhea / veterinary
  • Female
  • Lactose Intolerance / diagnosis
  • Lactose Intolerance / diet therapy
  • Lactose Intolerance / veterinary*
  • Macaca mulatta*
  • Macaca*
  • Male
  • Monkey Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Monkey Diseases / diet therapy