Cryptosporidiosis

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Cryptosporidiosis Basic Information  Definition Cryptosporidiosis or infection by the monogenous (entire life cycle in one host) protozoan Cryptosporidium spp.. Synonyms Cryptosporidium spp., C. saurophilum, C. serpentis Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex…

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Ovarian Remnant Syndrome

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Ovarian Remnant Syndrome Basic Information  Definition Ovarian remnant syndrome (ORS) refers to clinical signs indicating the presence of functional ovarian tissue in a previously ovariohysterectomized jill. Synonym Persistent estrus Epidemiology…

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Mycobacteriosis

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Mycobacteriosis Basic Information  Definition Infection with a species of the genus mycobacteria. Mycobacteria are characterized as nonmotile, aerobic or microaerophilic, nonsporulating, slightly curved and slender rod-shaped organisms. In reptiles infections…

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome • Check immediately for mechanical obstruction; take radiographs if possible. • Take good history to exclude exposure to inhalation toxin or recent trauma.

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Corneal Ulcer

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Corneal Ulcer • Ulcers should be classified by depth (superficial, deep stromal, descemetocele) and by cause. • The ulcers can also be classified as nonhealing, sterile, infected, or rapidly progressive.

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Tank Pond Therapy

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Tank Pond Therapy Synonyms Tank treatment, prolonged immersion treatment, dips, baths Overview and Goal To administer medications into the water for treatment of various conditions Indications Tank or pond treatment…

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Lipase

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Lipase Definition Enzyme that breaks down triglycerides into monoglycerides and free fatty acids by hydrolyzing them Physiology Lipase is produced primarily in the pancreas, with a small amount produced by…

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