Diseases that may be acquired from rabbits
This list
includes pathogens and parasites that were found in domestic rabbits - rescued
rabbits living among wildlife, pet rabbits housed outside, and rabbit living
inside. Walls or barriers will not prevent a rabbit from acquiring these pathogens
or parasites. This does not mean that a rabbit will host any of those listed
here, and if so, will automatically transmit it to man. While it is likely that
no harm is caused in a healthy person, do not take chances and keep basic
hygiene rules, including regular washing of hands. Immunocompromised persons
should, however, take precautionary measures. In case of doubt, please consult
a physician.
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Viral
diseases: |
Rabies |
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Bacterial
diseases: |
Pasteurellosis |
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Salmonellosis |
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Bordetella sp. |
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Tularemia (Francisella tularensis)
in wild-living rabbits |
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Brucellosis |
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Plague (Yersinia pestis) in
wild-living rabbits |
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Q-fever (Rickettsia) in wild-living
rabbits |
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Protozoal
diseases: |
Encephalitozoonosis (in immunocompromised
persons) |
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Toxoplasmosis (no direct
transmission) |
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Giardiasis |
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Fungal
diseases: |
Dermatophytosis |
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Microsporum sp. |
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Trichophyton mentagrophytes |
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Parasitic
skin diseases: |
Acariasis (any disease caused by an acarid mite)
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Cheyletiella sp.
infestations (easily contagious)
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Sarcoptes scabiei infestations
(easily
contagious) |
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Fleas |
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Ticks |
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Parasitic
intestinal diseases or else: |
Filariasis |
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Trichostrongylidosis |
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Baylisascaris
procyonis
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