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[[Image:Oral_granuloma.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''A large swelling can be seen on the lower jaw accompanied by several abscesses along the upper gingiva''' (Copyright © RVC and its licensors, Sean Bobbit, Sue Evans, Andrew Devare and Claire Moore. All rights reserved)]]
Oral abscesses are not uncommon in captive lizards. They may occur as an extension of periodontal disease or due to [[Lizard Musculoskeletal Diseases|trauma]]. The main cause is a bacterial infection.
*'''Clinical signs''' include swelling and anorexia.
*'''Diagnosis''' - history, [[Lizard Physical Examination|physical examination]], culture and radiology.
*'''Treatment''' - surgical debridement and antibiotics as indicated by culture.
*'''Prevention''' - Appropriate [[Lizard Diet|diet]].
[[Category:Lizard_Gastrointestinal_Diseases|O]]
[[Image:Oral_granuloma.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''A large swelling can be seen on the lower jaw accompanied by several abscesses along the upper gingiva''' (Copyright © RVC and its licensors, Sean Bobbit, Sue Evans, Andrew Devare and Claire Moore. All rights reserved)]]
Oral abscesses are not uncommon in captive lizards. They may occur as an extension of periodontal disease or due to [[Lizard Musculoskeletal Diseases|trauma]]. The main cause is a bacterial infection.
*'''Clinical signs''' include swelling and anorexia.
*'''Diagnosis''' - history, [[Lizard Physical Examination|physical examination]], culture and radiology.
*'''Treatment''' - surgical debridement and antibiotics as indicated by culture.
*'''Prevention''' - Appropriate [[Lizard Diet|diet]].
[[Category:Lizard_Gastrointestinal_Diseases|O]]