Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 4 , Pages 266-278, October 2009

Gastrointestinal Protozoal Diseases in Reptiles

  • Francis T. Scullion, MVB, PhD, MRCVS

      Affiliations

    • Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush, Midlothian, Scotland
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Francis T. Scullion, MVB, PhD, MRCVS, Veterinary Services, 16 Cranlome Rd, Ballygawley, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT70 2HS, United Kingdom
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  • M. Geraldine Scullion, MVB, MRCVS

      Affiliations

    • Veterinary Services, Ballygawley, Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Abstract 

This article outlines the principal gastrointestinal protozoal diseases that have been recorded as affecting reptiles. It covers 9 genera of flagellates/amoebae, 1 ciliate genus, and 5 genera of coccidia, describing their pertinent anatomy and what is known about their epidemiology, including clinical presenting signs and intestinal pathological changes. The agents are initially discussed individually and, to avoid repetition, common information about diagnostics, treatment, and control is then presented.

Key words: Amoebae, ciliates, coccidia, flagellates, gastrointestinal parasites, reptiles

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PII: S1557-5063(09)00113-X

doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2009.09.004

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 4 , Pages 266-278, October 2009

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