Lizard Hemipenal Abscesses

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Lizard Hemipenal Abscesses

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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.

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Treatment is achieved by physical removal of the hemipenes along with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories.

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