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Hemipenal abscesses in male iguanas are not uncommon. They occur when secretions accumulate in the [[Lizard Reproductive System|hemipenes]] (the paired sex organ in male lizards) and secondary bacterial infection occurs. | Hemipenal abscesses in male iguanas are not uncommon. They occur when secretions accumulate in the [[Lizard Reproductive System|hemipenes]] (the paired sex organ in male lizards) and secondary bacterial infection occurs. | ||
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| + | '''Diagnosis''' | ||
| + | * History | ||
| + | * Physical examination | ||
| + | '''Treatment''' | ||
| + | * Physical removal | ||
| + | * Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories | ||
[[Category:Lizard_Reproductive_Diseases]] | [[Category:Lizard_Reproductive_Diseases]] | ||
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Hemipenal abscesses in male iguanas are not uncommon. They occur when secretions accumulate in the hemipenes (the paired sex organ in male lizards) and secondary bacterial infection occurs.
Diagnosis
- History
- Physical examination
Treatment
- Physical removal
- Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories