Myofascitis
Myofascitis Basic Information Definition Myofascitis (MF) is a sporadic fatal inflammatory disease affecting skeletal and cardiac muscle in young ferrets. The cause of this condition is currently unknown, but the…
Organophosphate Toxicity
Organophosphate Toxicity Basic Information Definition Exposure to organophosphates (OPs) that has resulted in pathology owing to inhibition of acetylcholinesterase Synonym Paralysis Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex All species and ages and…
Flukes (Monogenean Parasites)
Flukes (Monogenean Parasites) Basic Information Definition Monogeneans are a group of metazoan parasites that commonly infect the skin and gills of marine and freshwater fish. More than 100 families (approximately…
Air Sac Tube Placement
Air Sac Tube Placement Additional Images Available on Website Synonym Abdominal breathing tube Overview and Goal In cases of severe upper airway obstruction, such as tracheal aspergillosis or a tracheal…
Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Basic Information Definition A form of metabolic bone disease characterized by hypersecretion of parathormone in response to low blood calcium caused by a diet that does not…
Cryptosporidiosis
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…
Ovarian Remnant Syndrome
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…
Mycobacteriosis
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…
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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.
