title: Infectious and parasitic disease of captive reptiles and amphibians, with special emphasis on husbandry practices which prevent or promote diseases.
abstract: Reptiles and amphibians have been maintained in captivity for over one hundred years. The authors review the husbandry practices necessary for the optimal health of these species: for some species these are well known, while such information is lacking for other species. Infectious and parasitic diseases are presented in tabulated form, and a number of references are cited for those seeking more detailed information.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ippen
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zwart
mesh_terms: D000663:Amphibians; D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D000836:Animals, Zoo; D003140:Communicable Disease Control; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D006801:Humans; D010272:Parasitic Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D010273:Parasitic Diseases, Animal; D012104:Reptiles; D014186:Transportation; D015047:Zoonoses