A Report of Rabies in a Domestic Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and its Public Health Implications
Abstract
Rabbits have been categorised as low-risk animals for transmitting rabies. A case of a domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) with naturally acquired rabies infection that was diagnosed on postmortem using an Immunochromatographic test, Fluorescent Antibody Test, and RT-PCR has been reported here and its public health implications have been discussed. The report highlighted the importance of decision-making on the need of vaccinations in human exposure situations with these animals in endemic areas on a case-to-case basis.
How to cite this article:
Aparna S, Kumar GSA, AbrahamSS, Jose M. A Report of Rabies in a Domestic Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and its Public Health Implications. APCRI J. 2022;24(2):7-9.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/0973.5038.202202
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