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Death in four RHDV2‐vaccinated pet rabbits due to rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) (2021)

Art

Zeitschriftenartikel / wissenschaftlicher Beitrag

Autoren

Hänske, G. G.

König, P.

Schuhmann, B.

Bertram, C. A. (WE 12)

Müller, K. (WE 20)

Quelle

The Journal of small animal practice : JSAP

Bandzählung: 62

Heftzählung: 8

Seiten: 700 – 703

ISSN: 0022-4510

Sprache

Englisch

Verweise

URL (Volltext): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jsap.13333

DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13333

Pubmed: 33900627

Kontakt

Institut für Tierpathologie

Robert-von-Ostertag-Str. 15
14163 Berlin
+49 30 838 62450
pathologie@vetmed.fu-berlin.de

Abstract / Zusammenfassung

Objectives:
To create awareness of single RHDV2 infections and cases of death despite immunisation with RHDV2-specific vaccine.

Materials and Methods:
Retrospective case series of four companion rabbits. Patient signalment, vaccination history, pathology and molecular examinations were obtained from the medical records.

Results:
The animals died peracutely or with nonspecific symptoms like apathy and inappetence. Pathological examination indicated and molecular biological findings confirmed RHDV2 infection in four animals. Several partner animals died at the same time under the same circumstances.

Clinical Significance:
This is the first report of fatalities in RHDV2-vaccinated companion rabbits due to rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus 2 infection with documented case and vaccination history. Veterinarians should be aware of possible single fatal RHDV2 infections despite vaccination, should initiate the clarification of suspected cases and inform vaccine manufacturers and competent authorities.