The bearded dragon exhibited recurring loss of appetite before dying. The Rankin's died soon after exhibiting limb paresis, loss of appetite, and lethargy. The monitor died suddenly with no prior signs of illness. Microscopic exam found multiple spots of necrotic tissue in the livers of all three species. Basophilic inclusion bodies were found in the monitor's and Rankin's, and inclusion bodies were also found in the endothelial cells of the monitor.
Diagnosis is made post mortem.
If the virus particles are present in sufficient number, these methods will work. There have been reports of adenovirus in some bearded dragon breeders' collections. There has also recently been some discussion on the Pogona email list, with some members concerned that hatchlings who thrash and flail about when put in water for a bath or soak. In the lizards behaving this way in bath, it is most likely that they are simply freaked out by the water. This is a common occurrence when green iguanas are introduced to baths for the first time, and it may take weeks or months for them to be completely comfortable in a bath.