Adenoviruses are mostly found in lizards and snakes, but have also been detected in turtles and tortoises. In these animals, infections have been associated with anorexia, oral lesions, and diarrhea. Adenoviruses can be detected in cloacal swabs in live animals and in liver and intestine of dead animals via PCR.

Our PCR detects adenoviruses of the genus Atadenovirus (mostly detected in different species of snakes and lizards, but also in tortoises) and also of the genus Testadenovirus (it is the proposed name for Adenoviruses found in different tortoise and turtle species).

Snakes

Ranaviruses are found in snakes as well as in turtles and tortoises and lizards. They are associated with granulomatous lesions in the liver and the oral cavity. Virus detection is carried out from oral swabs or liver samples.

Chelonian

Ranaviruses are important pathogens in amphibians. In recent years, they have also been increasingly found in reptiles. They have been detected in turtles and tortoises, lizards, and snakes. In chelonians, they can cause stomatitis, hepatitis, and sudden death. The detection of ranaviruses in live animals can be carried out using oral swabs or blood. In dead animals, liver, tongue, and skin have been successfully used for virus detection

Lizards

Ranaviruses are seen in lizards with skin lesions, hepatitis, and sudden death. Virus detection in live animals is carried out using oral swabs or skin. In dead animals, the liver, tongue, and skin can be used.

Lizards

Reoviruses are (in addition to adenoviruses) among the viruses most commonly detected in lizards and snakes. They can, however, also be found in turtles and tortoises. The most common clinical signs associated with infections in lizards and snakes are respiratory disease, particularly pneumonias. These viruses have also been associated with the development of papillomatous skin lesions in lizards. Oral swabs, skin, and lung samples have been used for virus detection.

Snakes

Reoviruses are not uncommon in snakes. Clinical signs and diagnosis are as described for lizards.

Chelonian