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'''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, haematology and biochemistry.
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'''Diagnosis''' - history, [[Lizard Physical Examination|physical examination]], faecal cultures, radiology, [[Lizard and Snake Haemotology|haematology]] and [[Lizard and Snake Biochemistry|biochemistry]].
  
 
'''Treatment''':
 
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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)

Enteric infections that result in clinical problems are, in general, uncommon. They are usually related to poor husbandry.

Clinical signs include vomiting (grave prognosis) and diarrhoea.

Diagnosis - history, physical examination, faecal cultures, radiology, haematology and biochemistry.

Treatment:

  • Symptomatic therapy (e.g. kaolin)
  • Increased dietary fibre (bran, hay, alfalfa pellets)
  • Oral inoculation of parasite-free faeces from a healthy iguana
  • Antibiotics
  • Supportive care