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Infectious stomatitis, snake
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Infectious stomatitis, snake

    Infectious stomatitis (mouth rot) in a boa constrictor. Aspiration of infected material can lead to secondary pneumonia. Superficial sampling frequently yields contaminants, whereas sampling from below caseous debris and necrotic tissue is more rewarding.

Courtesy of Dr. Stephen Divers.