Shope papilloma virus rabbit

Photo Micaela Jemison. The mythological jackrabbit with the horns of an antelope is an American legend, one that young biology students are taught to regard with the same disbelief as unicorns and werewolves.

Geological Survey Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, discovered an eastern cottontail rabbit with horny facial growths in the collection, she could not believe it was real. I went to school in Albuquerque, N. This rabbit was definitely not one of those.

This is when ulceration occurs after sloughing of the tumor. Re-epithelialization marks healing. Oral secretions that have shed cells from the wart can transmit this virus. It can also occur from the doe to kits if kits have injured or broken mucous membrane during breastfeeding. Some of the symptoms you may notice include the following:. Diagnosis will include a histopathological examination as well as biopsies.

Also, the peroxidase-antiperoxidase technique can be used to detect structural antigens of the papillomavirus. No treatment is required except treatments to help prevent secondary infections especially bacterial as well as minimize discomfort that is associated with the lesions. Sometimes, large papillomas may affect normal eating or they can be injured and bleed especially while your vet is conducting dental procedures.

Such cases may require surgical removal. You must be logged in to post a comment. The diagnosis is made on the basis of the clinical picture and histological studies. A large amount of melanin is found in the skin cells. The general condition of sick animals is not disturbed. Possible spontaneous recovery from papillomatosis or degeneration of papilloma into a malignant tumor invasive cancer , leading to death. The spectrum of pathogenicity in vivo is very limited. The virus causes skin damage in wild American and domestic rabbits.

In the body of people who have had contact with the Shope papilloma virus, the virus may be in defective form in the form of a genome lacking the protein shell. The ill rabbits are immune to re-infection. Specific means for prevention are not developed. Specific therapy of sick rabbits has not been developed. If necessary, it is possible to use surgery, cauterization electrocautery, strong acids. Papillomas are cut at the base, the wound is cauterized by lapis or formalin.

In , scientists received good results after a single subcutaneous injection of a suspension of several cut papillomas. On the 3d day, the papillomas began to disappear and by the 16th day completely disappeared. There were no recurrences during the 6-month observation period. It is also recommended to use autohemotherapy, diathermocoagulation and washes with decoction of medicinal lungfish.

Prevention and control measures are poorly developed. General antiepizootic and veterinary-sanitary measures should be carried out. Sick rabbits are isolated and treated. For disinfection of vacated cells and inventory the same means as for smallpox are used. I guess another possibility is Treponematosis rabbit syphilis as it can form crusty lesions around the face and genitals.

Rabbit may carry it and be asymptomatic or it lie dormant a long time and flare up at some point. Unfortunately, some bunnies are just more susceptible.

Some bunnies can be infected and exhibit no symptoms at all. Something to keep in mind if they do not resolve on their own. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time. This topic has 7sd replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 4 years, 1 month ago by LBJ Sara Participant.

LittlePuffyTail Moderator. Sorry to hear that. Can you re-try to attach it. Is your bunny indoor or outdoor? LBJ10 Moderator. I just love those large brown eyes. Thanks again; I appreciate the information! You must be logged in to reply to this topic.