We describe histopathologic abnormalities in the kidneys of small Indian mongoose (Herpestes auropunctatus) on the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts. The lesions observed in moderate to severe cases were suggestive of a chronic nephropathy. Further investigation is needed to explore the magnitude of the problem, potential causes, and predisposing factors.
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1 October 2018
Prevalence of Renal Lesions in the Small Indian Mongoose (Herpestes auropunctatus) Inhabiting the Caribbean Island of Saint Kitts
Kristen LaCroix,
John J. Callanan,
Luis Cruz-Martinez,
Sreekumari Rajeev
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Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Vol. 54 • No. 4
October 2018
Vol. 54 • No. 4
October 2018