can cause serious disease and subclinical infection in rabbits and requires active surveillance to control the infection. This study investigated the association between anti- antibody status and various health parameters in pet rabbits. A total of 90 rabbits were divided into healthy ( = 30), subclinical ( = 30), and clinical ( = 30) groups based on their anti- antibody status and clinical presentations. The mean ages of the control (37 ± 40 months) and subclinical groups (38 ± 34 months) were notably lower compared to that of the clinical group (63 ± 38 months, < 0.01). Serum titers for anti- antibodies were significantly elevated in rabbits with subclinical and clinical infections compared to those of healthy rabbits ( < 0.05). Neurological signs were predominant in rabbits with active infection (80.0%), with additional pathological features including urinary dysfunction (10.0%) and cataracts (10.0%). The source of rabbits was not associated with infection ( = 0.159). Anemia was significantly linked to infection ( = 0.026); however, no significant associations were found with leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia, or serum biochemistry parameters. Mature adult rabbits were more likely to be infected with . Recognizing anemia and neurological signs facilitates in early diagnosis of infection.
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