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Common viral diseases of rabbits Flashcards

1
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Viral diseases that can infect rabbits are not routinely found in what country?

A

United States

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What viral disease causes small, grayish nodules located on the floor of the mouth or underneath the tongue?

A

Papilloma virus

Oral papilloma virus

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3
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What papilloma virus affects Cottontails?

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Cutaneous papilloma virus

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What viral disease is highly contagious, has a high mortality rate, and causes fever, skin rash, and lacrimal and nasal discharge?

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Rabbit pox

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5
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How can rabbit pox be prevented?

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Smallpox vaccine

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What viral disease causes a high mortality rate in domestic rabbits?

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Myxomatosis

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7
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Is there a reservoir host of Myxomatosis in the US

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Yes. The California brush rabbit

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How is Myxomatosis transmitted?

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Insect vectors

Direct contact

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9
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Is Myxomatosis fatal in rabbits?

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YEs

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10
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What is the treatment for Myxomatosis?

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Treatment is not effective

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What is found in clinically normal rabbits and infections are self-limiting?

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Rotavirus Type A

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12
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How is Rotavirus transmitted in rabbits?

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Fecal-Oral route

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13
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Is Rotavirus deadly in rabbits?

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Yes. Mortality rate is high as 80% in rabbits younger than 6 months

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What is the treatment for Rotavirus

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Treatment is not effective

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What is an acute and highly contagious disease that is widespread in China, Korea and many European countries?

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Viral Hemorrhagic disease

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16
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What is the causative agent of viral hemorrhagic disease?

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Parvovirus

Retrovirus

17
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What is the transmission of Viral Hemorrhagic Disease?

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Aerosol transmission or transmission by fomites

18
Q

Rabbits of what age are primarily affected by Viral Hemorrhagic Disease?

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Adult rabbits

Especially gestating and lactating does

19
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What does Viral hemorrhagic disease cause?

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Dyspnea
Tachycardia
Seziurelike activity
Collapse
Death
20
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What is available to prevent Viral Hemorrhagic disease?

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A vaccine

21
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What causes circular, raised, reddened lesions that may be covered with white, flaky material?

A

Trichophyton mentagrophyes

Microsporum canis

22
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How do you treat a fungal disease in rabbits?

A

Topical antifungal medications

23
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Is Mycotic disease in rabbits zoonitic?

A

Yes. High zoonotic potential

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