Erwin, J. , Landon, J. C. 1992. Spacious biocontainment suites for chimpanzees in infectious disease research*. In: Chimpanzee Conservation and Public Health: Environments for the Future. Erwin, J. , Landon, J. C. (eds), 65-69. Diagnon/Bioqual, Rockville, MD.

A system of contained housing for chimpanzees involved infectious diseases research is described. The system consists primarily of stainless steel wall and door frames fitted with laminated 'bullet-proof' glass. The system promotes social housing when allowed under research protocols and enhances [indirect] social interaction among chimpanzees in adjoining enclosures.