Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How to diagnose Encephalitozoon cuniculi infection in pet rabbits
By Doboși, Anca-Alexandra et al.·Published in Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)·2024·Department of Genetics and Hereditary Diseases·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Antemortem and Postmortem Diagnosis ofin a Pet Rabbit ()-A Case Report.
- Species:
- rabbit
Plain-English summary
A pet rabbit showed signs of vestibular disease, which can affect balance and coordination, along with mild kidney issues. Despite treatment, the rabbit did not improve and was ultimately euthanized. Tests confirmed a microsporidian infection, which is challenging to diagnose and treat in rabbits. This case highlights the importance of specific testing methods for better diagnosis in similar situations.
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Abstract
cuniculi infection in rabbits represents a true challenge in both diagnosis and treatment of the disease. This study aims to describe and analyze all methods of identifying the presence of the microsporidian in a rabbit through antemortem and postmortem methods. The patient manifested clinical signs of vestibular disease and mild renal symptoms with no significant improvement under treatment, which finally led to euthanasia. Serological and molecular tests confirmed positivity forin serum and urine, feces, brain, kidney and urinary bladder, respectively. Histopathological findings showed suggestive inflammatory lesions of encephalitis and nephritis and no changes in the eye globe and liver, but with no identification of microsporidian spores. This is the first complete case report ofin a rabbit in Romania, as well as the first report of urinary bladder molecular testing with a positive result, which facilitates for further diagnosis exploration for rabbits.
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