Difference between revisions of "Lizard Gingivitis"
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*'''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 [[Reptile Diet|diet]]. | + | *'''Prevention''' - appropriate [[Lizard Husbandry Requirements|husbandry]] and [[Reptile Diet Composition|diet]]. |
[[Category:Lizard Gastrointestinal Diseases|G]] | [[Category:Lizard Gastrointestinal Diseases|G]] | ||
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Commonly misdiagnosed as a stomatitis, this problem is a secondary to 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.
- Clinical signs include other signs of MBD and gingivitis.
- 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.
- Prevention - appropriate husbandry and diet.