Acute renal failure in the llama (Lama glama). 1993

J M Hutchison, and E B Belknap, and R J Williams
Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80523.

This clinical report describes 2 cases of acute renal failure in the llama (Lama glama). Both llamas presented with histories of administration of potentially nephrotoxic agents prior to hospitalization. It is suggested that renal function be carefully monitored in all llamas treated with nephrotoxic agents, especially when history or clinical signs indicate increased risk for renal failure.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D002161 Camelids, New World Camelidae of the Americas. The extant species are those originating from South America and include alpacas, llamas, guanicos, and vicunas. Alpacas,Guanacos,Llamas,Lama glama,Lama glama guanicoe,Lama guanicoe,Lama pacos,Vicugna pacos,Vicugna vicugna,Vicunas,Alpaca,Camelid, New World,Guanaco,Llama,New World Camelid,New World Camelids,Vicuna
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D058186 Acute Kidney Injury Abrupt reduction in kidney function. Acute kidney injury encompasses the entire spectrum of the syndrome including acute kidney failure; ACUTE KIDNEY TUBULAR NECROSIS; and other less severe conditions. Acute Kidney Failure,Acute Kidney Insufficiency,Acute Renal Failure,Acute Renal Injury,Acute Renal Insufficiency,Kidney Failure, Acute,Kidney Insufficiency, Acute,Renal Failure, Acute,Renal Insufficiency, Acute,Acute Kidney Failures,Acute Kidney Injuries,Acute Kidney Insufficiencies,Acute Renal Failures,Acute Renal Injuries,Acute Renal Insufficiencies,Kidney Failures, Acute,Kidney Injuries, Acute,Kidney Injury, Acute,Kidney Insufficiencies, Acute,Renal Failures, Acute,Renal Injuries, Acute,Renal Injury, Acute,Renal Insufficiencies, Acute

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