Fungal diseases of rabbits.

Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract

Small Animal Section, US Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), 1425 Porter Street, Fort Detrick, MD 21702, USA.

Published: May 2003

AI Article Synopsis

  • Fungal diseases in rabbits are rare in clinical settings, with superficial dermatophytosis being the most common type.
  • Rabbits can carry dermatophytes without showing symptoms, posing a potential risk for zoonotic transmission to humans.
  • Treatment usually follows established protocols for small animals, and rabbits typically have normal gastrointestinal yeast present in their feces.

Article Abstract

Although fungal diseases in rabbits are reported, they are encountered infrequently in clinical practice. The most common fungal disease is a superficial dermatophytosis, with deep mycotic infections being rare. Rabbits can be asymptomatic carriers of dermatophytes and should be considered a potential source of zoonotic exposure. Treatment protocols often are based on common small animal regimes. Rabbits also have normal gastrointestinal yeast that often is found on routine fecal examinations.

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