Nonhuman Primate Dermatology: A Literature Review

The document from 2009 provides a comprehensive review of nonhuman primate (NHP) dermatology, highlighting the lack of experience among veterinary dermatologists in treating NHP dermatoses and the absence of an organized, evidence-based approach in the literature. It categorizes research into studies where NHPs serve as models for human diseases, potential models, and diseases unique to NHPs. The review discusses the taxonomy and dermatology of NHPs, including skin and hair variations among species, and covers bacterial, fungal, and viral infections, with an emphasis on the significance of dermatologic lesions as indicators of systemic infections and zoonotic risks. It also addresses parasitic infestations and the need for species-specific management and diagnostic resources. The document calls for a more cohesive approach to NHP dermatology and encourages systematic study and reporting of these diseases within the veterinary community.