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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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'''Treatment''' is achieved by physical removal of the hemipenes along with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. | '''Treatment''' is achieved by physical removal of the hemipenes along with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. | ||
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[[Category:Lizard_Reproductive_Diseases]] | [[Category:Lizard_Reproductive_Diseases]] |
Revision as of 22:43, 16 March 2010
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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.
Treatment is achieved by physical removal of the hemipenes along with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories.