The clinical signs associated with the [[Septicaemia and Enteritis, Bacterial|septicaemia]] are '''erythema''' and '''full-thickness ulceration''' of the skin - particularly on the '''limbs'''. Systemic signs such as anorexia and lethargy are seen prior to '''death'''. Mortality rates are high.
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The clinical signs associated with the septicaemia are '''erythema''' and '''full-thickness ulceration''' of the skin - particularly on the '''limbs'''. Systemic signs such as anorexia and lethargy are seen prior to '''death'''. Mortality rates are high.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
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Any affected or in-contact frogs should be placed in '''isolation''', in tanks with a low stocking density. High levels of''' hygiene''' should be maintained until healing has occured.
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Any affected or in-contact frogs should be placed in '''isolation''', in tanks with a low stocking density. High levels of''' hygiene''' should be maintained until healing has occurred.
There are two options for medical treatment:
There are two options for medical treatment:
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Maclean, B (2006) '''Common dermatoses of ornamental fish and amphibians''' ''In Practice 2006 28: 604-613''
Maclean, B (2006) '''Common dermatoses of ornamental fish and amphibians''' ''In Practice 2006 28: 604-613''