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[[Image:Lizard_enteritis.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Intussusception may occur as a secondary to enteritis''' (Copyright © RVC and its licensors, Sean Bobbit, Sue Evans, Andrew Devare and Claire Moore. All rights reserved)]]
Enteric infections that result in clinical problems are, in general, uncommon. They are usually related to poor husbandry.
'''Clinical signs''' include vomiting (grave prognosis) and diarrhoea.
'''Diagnosis''' - history, [[Lizard Physical Examination|physical examination]], faecal cultures, radiology, haematology and biochemistry.
'''Treatment''':
* Symptomatic therapy (e.g. kaolin)
* Increased dietary fibre (bran, hay, alfalfa pellets)
* Oral inoculation of parasite-free faeces from a healthy iguana
* Antibiotics
* [[Lizard Supportive Care|Supportive care]]
[[Category:Lizard_Gastrointestinal_Diseases|E]]
[[Image:Lizard_enteritis.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Intussusception may occur as a secondary to enteritis''' (Copyright © RVC and its licensors, Sean Bobbit, Sue Evans, Andrew Devare and Claire Moore. All rights reserved)]]
Enteric infections that result in clinical problems are, in general, uncommon. They are usually related to poor husbandry.
'''Clinical signs''' include vomiting (grave prognosis) and diarrhoea.
'''Diagnosis''' - history, [[Lizard Physical Examination|physical examination]], faecal cultures, radiology, haematology and biochemistry.
'''Treatment''':
* Symptomatic therapy (e.g. kaolin)
* Increased dietary fibre (bran, hay, alfalfa pellets)
* Oral inoculation of parasite-free faeces from a healthy iguana
* Antibiotics
* [[Lizard Supportive Care|Supportive care]]
[[Category:Lizard_Gastrointestinal_Diseases|E]]