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Commonly misdiagnosed as a stomatitis, this problem is a secondary to [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|MBD]]. This condition results from exposure of the gingiva, secondary to a malformation due to MBD, which allows tissue to become inflamed. The exposed oral mucosa is not generally infected.

 

Commonly misdiagnosed as a stomatitis, this problem is a secondary to [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)]]. This condition results from exposure of the gingiva, secondary to a malformation due to [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|MBD]], which allows tissue to become inflamed. The exposed oral mucosa is not generally infected.

*'''Clinical signs''' include other signs of [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|MBD]] and gingivitis.

*'''Clinical signs''' include other signs of [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|MBD]] and gingivitis.

*'''Diagnosis''' - history, clinical examination, and microscopy, culture and sensitivity (if thought necessary).

*'''Diagnosis''' - history, clinical examination, and microscopy, culture and sensitivity (if thought necessary).

*'''Treatment''' - frequent gentle cleaning with a cotton-bud generally controls this problem; application of lip balm may help in some cases.

*'''Treatment''' - frequent gentle cleaning with a cotton-bud generally controls this problem; application of lip balm may help in some cases.

*'''Prevention''' - appropriate [[Lizard Husbandry Requirements|husbandry]] and [[Lizard Diet|diet]].

*'''Prevention''' - appropriate [[Lizard Husbandry Requirements|husbandry]] and [[Reptile Diet Composition|diet]].

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[[Category:Lizard Gastrointestinal Diseases|G]]