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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)]]

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.

'''Clinical signs''' include vomiting (grave prognosis) and diarrhoea.

'''Clinical signs''' include vomiting (grave prognosis) and diarrhoea.

'''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]].

'''Treatment''':

'''Treatment''':

* 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]]