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question=" A lizard is presented to you and upon physical examination, you notice the following clinical signs: excessive salivation, anorexia, weight loss, lethargy and gingival ulceration with the presence of caseous material. What is your diagnosis?"
choice1=" Endoparasites"
choice3=" Stomatitis"
choice2="Bloat"
choice4="Periodontal disease"
choice5="Enteritis"
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feedback1="'''Incorrect!''' Clinical signs of endoparasites include anorexia, wasting and dehydration. As the parasite colonizes the animal's organs such as the liver and kidney, it may cause necrosis and abscess formation. [[Lizard Endoparasites|WikiVet Article:Lizard Endoparasites]] ."
feedback3="'''Correct!''' Stomatitis (mouth rot) is the most common form of upper alimentary tract disease in reptiles. Clinical signs of stomatitis are excessive salivation, anorexia, weight loss and lethargy. Initial lesions are gingival petechiation which develop to oedema and ulceration with the presence of caseous material. Other associated problems include osteomyelitis around the teeth, haematogenous spread to other parts of the body, lower respiratory tract disease and a distended subspectacular space from blocked nasolacrimal ducts. [[Lizard and Snake Ulcerative Stomatitis|WikiVet Article: Lizard and Snake Ulcerative Stomatitis]]. "
feedback2="'''Incorrect!''' A lizard suffering from bloat would present a gastrointestinal tract grossly distended with gas. [[Lizard Bloat|WikiVet Article:Lizard Bloat]]. "
feedback4="'''Incorrect!''' Clinical signs include: facial swelling of the maxillae or mandible, dental tartar, gingivitis, loosening or loss of teeth, dental calculus, hyperplasia, recedence, mouth gaping and anorexia. [[Lizard Periodontal Disease|WikiVet Article:Lizard Periodontal Disease]]. "
feedback5="'''Incorrect!''' Clinical signs include vomiting (grave prognosis) and diarrhoea. [[Lizard Enteritis|WikiVet Article:Lizard Enteritis]]. "
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