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Shope Fibroma A tumor caused by a virus; found on the
legs, feet, and ears.
Papilloma - manifest in two forms:
- The oral papilloma lesion consists of small, grayish white warts on the
lower surface of the tongue or floor of the mouth.
- The second type is characterized as horny warts on the neck, shoulders,
ears, or abdomen.
Rabbit Pox
Symptoms: Shows fever, nasal and conjunctiva (eye) discharge, and
skin rash.
Myxomatosis This viral disease is transmitted by mosquitoes, fleas, and direct contact.
Symptoms: Conjunctivitis which will turn to milky ocular discharge. Infected rabbits refuse eating, are lethargic, have high temperature, and death is possible. The rabbits who survive will have rough coat and swelling of the nose, eyelids, lips, vulva or scrotum.
Diagnosis: Based on isolation and identification of the causative agent.
Treatment: No treatment is available.
Rotavirus Infection Causes diarrhea in rabbits. It is transmitted by direct contact.
Symptoms: Thick discharge or watery diarrhea, loss of apatite, and dehydration.
Diagnosis: Based on isolation and identification of the causative agent.
Treatment: Not available, but the disease is self-limiting.
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