Articles in Reptiles:

1. Internal abscesses in reptiles
   By PetMD on Aug 6, 2009

   An abscess is a pocket in the skin or membrane, usually filled with pus. It can happen anywhere in the reptile's body, but those...
2. Fungal disease in amphibians
   By PetMD on Aug 6, 2009

   Chytridiomycosis is a serious infectious disease caused by Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, a zoosporic fungus related to water...
3. Bacterial infection in amphibians
   By PetMD on Aug 6, 2009

   Amphibians are susceptible to infection by many bacteria, of which several are atypical Mycobacteria. Mycobacteria are microscopic...
4. “Red-leg” syndrome in amphibians
   By PetMD on Aug 6, 2009

   “Red-leg” syndrome is a widespread infection seen in frogs, toads, and salamanders. It is recognized by the redness on the...
5. Skin and shell infection in reptiles
   By PetMD on Aug 6, 2009

   Pet lizards, snakes, turtles, and tortoises are frequently diagnosed with infections of their skin and shells. If left untreated,...
6. Abnormal skin shedding in reptiles
   By PetMD on Aug 6, 2009

   Abnormal skin shedding, or disecdysis, is one of the most common health problems affecting pet reptiles. Some species of snakes and...
7. External parasites in reptiles
   By PetMD on Aug 6, 2009

   External parasites not only annoy pet reptiles, but they can also transmit disease and be very debilitating, even causing death in...
8. Herpesvirus infection in reptiles
   By PetMD on Aug 6, 2009

   Pet reptiles, especially turtles and tortoises, are affected by many different types of infection, some that can damage more than...
9. Retrovirus infection in snakes
   By PetMD on Aug 6, 2009

   Of the many viral diseases that affect snakes, one of the most common and important is caused by the retrovirus that produces...
10. Herpes causing cancer in amphibians
    By PetMD on Aug 6, 2009

    Lucke's Tumor, named after the scientist who discovered it, is a renal adenocarcinoma (or cancer) affecting the northern leopard...