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To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

Schistosoma or bilharzia has been recorded among the baboon populations of the Kruger Park. There is also a high incidence of pleuritis and a pulmonary disease that is caused by mites entering the air passages and lungs. In 40% of the adult population indications of arteriosclerosis of the aorta and the coronary arteries have been found. A mild form of nephritis occurs and a number of baboons show minor kidney lesions caused by this disease. Tapeworms are found in a quarter of the baboon population, while other endoparasites including Oesophagostomomum are found in more than 80% of the baboons in the Kruger National Park.

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