Rabbit Infectious Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What are the clinical signs of myxomatosis?
A
Swollen face, lethargy, fever, and swollen eyes.
2
Q
What is the treatment for vaccinated rabbits with myxomatosis?
A
Isolation, intensive care, 50% survive.
3
Q
How do you diagnose myxomatosis?
A
Physical exam, post mortem, history of symptoms, lesion biopsy.
4
Q
What are the clinical signs of viral haemorrhagic disease?
A
Blood around nose, mouth, anus. Fever, lethargy, and loss of appetite.
5
Q
What is the difference between RHD1 and RHD2?
A
RHD1 mortality in days. RHD2 mortality in weeks.
6
Q
How do you diagnose the viral haemorrhagic disease?
A
Biochemistry, liver biopsy, AMD urinalysis.
7
Q
How do you treat viral haemorrhagic disease?
A
No cure! Euthanasia!
