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[[Image:Boid_inclusion_body_dis._rbc_inclusions.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Inclusion bodies''' © RVC]]

[[Image:Boid_inclusion_body_dis._rbc_inclusions.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Inclusion bodies''' © RVC]]

==Species predisposition==

==Species predisposition==

Inclusion body disease is seen in [[Boidae]]. In the past, the most commonly affected snakes were the [[Burmese Python|Burmese pythons]] but the disease is now most often seen in [[Boa constrictor|Boa constrictors]]. It appears to be relatively uncommon in [[Royal Python|Royal pythons]] and has not been reported in [[Rosy boa|Rosy boas]]. The occurrence of the disease in non-boids cannot be ruled out since typical signs and lesions have been reported in a [[Kingsnake|Kingsnake]]. IBD is primarily seen in adult snakes, however all age groups should be considered susceptible.  Young snakes tend to develop an acute infection with a mortality rate approaching 100%.  Infected adult snakes often experience the disease in a more chronic and debilitating form.   

Inclusion body disease is seen in [[Boidae]]. In the past, the most commonly affected snakes were the [[Burmese Python|Burmese pythons]] but the disease is now most often seen in [[Boa constrictor|Boa constrictors]]. It appears to be relatively uncommon in [[Royal Python|Royal pythons]] and has not been reported in [[Rosy boa|Rosy boas]]. The occurrence of the disease in non-boids cannot be ruled out since typical signs and lesions have been reported in a [[Kingsnake|Kingsnake]]. IBD is primarily seen in adult snakes, however all age groups should be considered susceptible.  Young snakes tend to develop an acute infection with a mortality rate approaching 100%.  Infected adult snakes, especially boa constrictors, often experience the disease in a more chronic and debilitating form.   

Inclusion body disease (IBD) is a worldwide disease of [[Boidae]] and is named for the characteristic intracytoplasmic inclusions seen in the cells of affected snakes. The causative agent of has not been identified although a Retroviridae-like virus has been incriminated.

Inclusion body disease (IBD) is a worldwide disease of [[Boidae]] and is named for the characteristic intracytoplasmic inclusions seen in the cells of affected snakes. The causative agent of has not been identified.  A Retroviridae-like virus was initially incriminated, but newer data points to a highly divergent group of non-mammalian arenaviruses, collectively referred to as reptarenaviruses.

==Examination==

==Examination==

*[[Lizard and Snake Day to Day Practice]]

*[[Lizard and Snake Day to Day Practice]]

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|literature search = [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=((((title:(snake)+OR+ab:(snake)+OR+od:(snakes)))))+AND+((title:(Inclusion+Body))) Snake Inclusion Body Disease publications]

 

|full text = [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2005/20053197443.pdf '''Methods for diagnosing inclusion body disease in snakes.''' Garner, M. M.; Eastern States Veterinary Association, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 19, Orlando, Florida, USA, 8-12 January, 2005, 2005, pp 1283-1284, 8 ref.]

 

[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=((((title:(snake)+OR+ab:(snake)+OR+od:(snakes)))))+AND+((title:(Inclusion+Body))) Snake Inclusion Body Disease publications]

 

[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2005/20053197443.pdf '''Methods for diagnosing inclusion body disease in snakes.''' Garner, M. M.; Eastern States Veterinary Association, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 19, Orlando, Florida, USA, 8-12 January, 2005, 2005, pp 1283-1284, 8 ref. - '''Full Text Article''']

[[Category:Snake Viral Diseases]]

[[Category:Snake Viral Diseases]]