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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)]] | + | [[Image:Lizard_enteritis.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Intussusception may occur as secondary to enteritis''' (Copyright © RVC)]] |
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− | Enteric infections that result in clinical problems are, in general, uncommon. They are usually related to poor husbandry. | + | Enteric infections that result in clinical problems are, in general, uncommon. They can be associated with a bacterial pathogen, however this is not necessarily always the case. Indeed, enteritis is often related to poor husbandry, inappropriate diet, misuse of antimicrobials, parasites, stress and foreign bodies. |
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| '''Clinical signs''' include vomiting (grave prognosis) and diarrhoea. | | '''Clinical signs''' include vomiting (grave prognosis) and diarrhoea. |
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− | '''Diagnosis''' - history, [[Lizard Physical Examination|physical examination]], faecal cultures, radiology, [[Lizard and Snake Haemotology|haematology]] and [[Lizard and Snake Biochemistry|biochemistry]]. | + | '''Diagnosis''' - history, [[Lizard Physical Examination|physical examination]], faecal cultures, [[Lizard and Snake Imaging|radiology]], [[Lizard and Snake Haemotology|haematology]] and [[Lizard and Snake Biochemistry|biochemistry]]. |
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| '''Treatment''': | | '''Treatment''': |
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| * Increased dietary fibre (bran, hay, alfalfa pellets) | | * Increased dietary fibre (bran, hay, alfalfa pellets) |
| * Oral inoculation of parasite-free faeces from a healthy iguana | | * Oral inoculation of parasite-free faeces from a healthy iguana |
− | * Antibiotics | + | * Antibiotics based on sensitivity testing |
− | * [[Lizard Supportive Care|Supportive care]] | + | * [[Lizard Supportive Care|Supportive care]] with specific attention to hydration status. |
| [[Category:Lizard_Gastrointestinal_Diseases|E]] | | [[Category:Lizard_Gastrointestinal_Diseases|E]] |