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Diseases and Conditions

Amphibian Vitamin A Deficiency

Amphibian Vitamin A Deficiency

Amphibian Vitamin A DeficiencyAmphibian vitamin A deficiency, or hypovitaminosis A, refers to low levels of vitamin A (retinol) in the liver. Low levels of it lead to changes in some types of cells (squamous and mucus-secreting epithelial cells) of the tongue,...

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Adenovirus in Reptiles

Adenovirus in Reptiles

Adenovirus in ReptilesMany different species of adenovirus infect reptiles, and they are the most commonly identified viruses in many reptiles, particularly bearded dragons. While most adenoviruses seem to infect only one species, some can infect more than one type of...

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Abscesses/Fibrescesses in Reptiles

Abscesses/Fibrescesses in Reptiles

Abscesses/Fibrescesses in ReptilesAbscesses in reptiles are formed by accumulations of trapped white blood cells. This trapping is called encapsulation because the white blood cells are contained in a capsule of tissue. This encapsulation of the white blood cell...

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