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Which type of cancer is commonly seen in lizards and snakes?
Which type of cancer is commonly seen in lizards and snakes?
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Papilloma
- Melanoma
- Fibrosarcoma (correct)
Which species is more prone to developing melanomas?
Which species is more prone to developing melanomas?
- Bearded dragon (correct)
- Emerald lizard
- Green turtle
- Sand lizard
What skin condition is commonly associated with herpesviruses in green turtles?
What skin condition is commonly associated with herpesviruses in green turtles?
- Papilloma
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Fibro-papilloma (correct)
- Melanoma
Which bacteria can cause skin abscesses, septicaemia, and skin sloughing in reptiles?
Which bacteria can cause skin abscesses, septicaemia, and skin sloughing in reptiles?
Which medication can be used to treat superficial fungal skin infections?
Which medication can be used to treat superficial fungal skin infections?
What is the suggested cause of grey patch disease in green turtles?
What is the suggested cause of grey patch disease in green turtles?
Which virus is responsible for fibropapillomatous disease syndrome in turtles?
Which virus is responsible for fibropapillomatous disease syndrome in turtles?
Which virus is associated with squamous papillomas in inland bearded dragons?
Which virus is associated with squamous papillomas in inland bearded dragons?
Which reptile species is associated with a paramyxovirus that causes dermatitis with systemic organ involvement?
Which reptile species is associated with a paramyxovirus that causes dermatitis with systemic organ involvement?
Which reptile species is associated with hyperthyroidism, which is characterized by increased turnover of skin and an increase in ecdysis?
Which reptile species is associated with hyperthyroidism, which is characterized by increased turnover of skin and an increase in ecdysis?
Which reptile species is prone to thermal burns if exposed to unprotected heat lamps or 'hot-rocks' when the thermostat breaks?
Which reptile species is prone to thermal burns if exposed to unprotected heat lamps or 'hot-rocks' when the thermostat breaks?
Which reptile species is mainly prone to hypovitaminosis A, which is characterized by ocular edema, xerophthalmia, and anorexia?
Which reptile species is mainly prone to hypovitaminosis A, which is characterized by ocular edema, xerophthalmia, and anorexia?
Which bacteria has been recorded in a variety of reptiles including the inland bearded dragon, green iguana, collared lizard, and common boa?
Which bacteria has been recorded in a variety of reptiles including the inland bearded dragon, green iguana, collared lizard, and common boa?
What is the preferred tool for diagnosing dermatophilus infection?
What is the preferred tool for diagnosing dermatophilus infection?
Which bacterium is associated with a proliferative cheilitis syndrome in Agamid lizards?
Which bacterium is associated with a proliferative cheilitis syndrome in Agamid lizards?
What is the recommended treatment for bacterial skin disease caused by Devriesea agamarum?
What is the recommended treatment for bacterial skin disease caused by Devriesea agamarum?
Which fungal species has been reported as a primary pathogen causing severe or fatal dermatomycosis in various reptile species?
Which fungal species has been reported as a primary pathogen causing severe or fatal dermatomycosis in various reptile species?
Which of the following reptile species is NOT affected by Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (CANV)?
Which of the following reptile species is NOT affected by Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (CANV)?
Which genus of fungal pathogens includes species that infect snakes, squamates, tuataras, and bearded dragons?
Which genus of fungal pathogens includes species that infect snakes, squamates, tuataras, and bearded dragons?
Which fungal species causes 'white nose disease' in snakes?
Which fungal species causes 'white nose disease' in snakes?
Which reptile species is prone to hypothyroidism, which is characterized by myxoedema and heart failure?
Which reptile species is prone to hypothyroidism, which is characterized by myxoedema and heart failure?
Which reptile species is associated with the presence of goitrogens in the diet, leading to hypothyroidism?
Which reptile species is associated with the presence of goitrogens in the diet, leading to hypothyroidism?
Which reptile species is prone to thermal burns if exposed to unprotected heat lamps or 'hot-rocks' when the thermostat breaks?
Which reptile species is prone to thermal burns if exposed to unprotected heat lamps or 'hot-rocks' when the thermostat breaks?
Which reptile species is mainly prone to hypovitaminosis A, which is characterized by ocular edema, xerophthalmia, and anorexia?
Which reptile species is mainly prone to hypovitaminosis A, which is characterized by ocular edema, xerophthalmia, and anorexia?
Which reptile species is associated with hypovitaminosis E, which can lead to steatites, skin sloughing, necrosis of fat, and secondary infections?
Which reptile species is associated with hypovitaminosis E, which can lead to steatites, skin sloughing, necrosis of fat, and secondary infections?
Which reptile species may develop biotin deficiency if they consume large amounts of eggs?
Which reptile species may develop biotin deficiency if they consume large amounts of eggs?
Which reptile species is prone to shell deformities if they have hypocalcaemia/hypovitaminosis D?
Which reptile species is prone to shell deformities if they have hypocalcaemia/hypovitaminosis D?
Which reptile species is associated with a paramyxovirus that causes dermatitis with systemic organ involvement?
Which reptile species is associated with a paramyxovirus that causes dermatitis with systemic organ involvement?
Which reptile species is associated with hyperthyroidism, which is characterized by increased turnover of skin and an increase in ecdysis?
Which reptile species is associated with hyperthyroidism, which is characterized by increased turnover of skin and an increase in ecdysis?
Which reptile species is associated with a novel anaconda paramyxovirus that causes dermatitis with systemic organ involvement?
Which reptile species is associated with a novel anaconda paramyxovirus that causes dermatitis with systemic organ involvement?