Publications by authors named "Agnes P Sriningsih"
Orangutan respiratory disease syndrome (ORDS) is a disease unique to orangutans (), characterized by chronic bacterial infection and inflammation of any region or combination of regions of the respiratory tract, including the sinuses, air sacs, cranial bones, airways, and lung parenchyma. Aggressive early intervention during a first episode may prevent progression to chronic disease. However, in the setting of an established chronic disease, intermittent acute exacerbations are associated with worsening symptoms and increased infection and inflammation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnique among apes, orangutans ( spp.) develop a chronic respiratory disease called orangutan respiratory disease syndrome (ORDS). The authors define ORDS as intermittent bacterial infection and chronic inflammation of any region or combination of regions of the respiratory tract, including the sinuses, air sacs, cranial bones, airways, and lung parenchyma.
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- Orangutans are prone to a serious respiratory disease called Orangutan Respiratory Disease Syndrome (ORDS), which is similar to cystic fibrosis and includes various related health issues.
- A study investigated how well visible clinical signs could predict ORDS when compared to CT imaging in Bornean orangutans at a rescue center over a two-year period.
- The results indicate that clinical signs are not effective indicators of respiratory disease, suggesting that advanced imaging techniques are necessary for accurate diagnosis and treatment of this ailment.