reptile med 3 mod 11

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Which type of cancer is commonly seen in lizards and snakes?

Fibrosarcoma

Which species is more prone to developing melanomas?

Bearded dragon

What skin condition is commonly associated with herpesviruses in green turtles?

Fibro-papilloma

Which bacteria can cause skin abscesses, septicaemia, and skin sloughing in reptiles?

<p>Salmonella spp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication can be used to treat superficial fungal skin infections?

<p>Enilconazole washes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested cause of grey patch disease in green turtles?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is responsible for fibropapillomatous disease syndrome in turtles?

<p>Herpesvirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is associated with squamous papillomas in inland bearded dragons?

<p>Papillomavirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species is associated with a paramyxovirus that causes dermatitis with systemic organ involvement?

<p>Green anoles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species is associated with hyperthyroidism, which is characterized by increased turnover of skin and an increase in ecdysis?

<p>Green iguanas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species is prone to thermal burns if exposed to unprotected heat lamps or 'hot-rocks' when the thermostat breaks?

<p>Central bearded dragons</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species is mainly prone to hypovitaminosis A, which is characterized by ocular edema, xerophthalmia, and anorexia?

<p>Brown anoles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria has been recorded in a variety of reptiles including the inland bearded dragon, green iguana, collared lizard, and common boa?

<p>Dermatophilus congolensis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred tool for diagnosing dermatophilus infection?

<p>Biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is associated with a proliferative cheilitis syndrome in Agamid lizards?

<p>Devriesea agamarum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for bacterial skin disease caused by Devriesea agamarum?

<p>Topical doxycycline mixed with Orabase</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fungal species has been reported as a primary pathogen causing severe or fatal dermatomycosis in various reptile species?

<p>Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following reptile species is NOT affected by Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (CANV)?

<p>Emydomyces testavorans</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which genus of fungal pathogens includes species that infect snakes, squamates, tuataras, and bearded dragons?

<p>Paranannizziopsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fungal species causes 'white nose disease' in snakes?

<p>Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species is prone to hypothyroidism, which is characterized by myxoedema and heart failure?

<p>Green iguanas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species is associated with the presence of goitrogens in the diet, leading to hypothyroidism?

<p>Green iguanas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species is prone to thermal burns if exposed to unprotected heat lamps or 'hot-rocks' when the thermostat breaks?

<p>Green iguanas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species is mainly prone to hypovitaminosis A, which is characterized by ocular edema, xerophthalmia, and anorexia?

<p>Aquatic chelonians</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species is associated with hypovitaminosis E, which can lead to steatites, skin sloughing, necrosis of fat, and secondary infections?

<p>Caimans</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species may develop biotin deficiency if they consume large amounts of eggs?

<p>Some snakes and monitor lizards</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species is prone to shell deformities if they have hypocalcaemia/hypovitaminosis D?

<p>Chelonians</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species is associated with a paramyxovirus that causes dermatitis with systemic organ involvement?

<p>Juvenile green anacondas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species is associated with hyperthyroidism, which is characterized by increased turnover of skin and an increase in ecdysis?

<p>Green iguanas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species is associated with a novel anaconda paramyxovirus that causes dermatitis with systemic organ involvement?

<p>Juvenile green anacondas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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