Unusual presentation of myxomatosis

In last week’s issue Vic Simpson and others (VR, September 30, 2017, vol 181, pp 350-351) describe a shot wild rabbit in good condition that was found to have an unusual form of myxomatosis consisting of multiple dermal masses over the lumbar region. It is not known to what extent that case may be related to ‘lumpy bunny syndrome’ occasionally seen in pet rabbits previously vaccinated against myxomatosis. Here I describe a different unusual presentation of myxomatosis that was restricted to one pinna. In May 2012, a lop rabbit, thought by the owner to be two years old, was presented because of a severely swollen left pinna with multiple areas of skin necrosis, some of which were infected (Fig 1). Aside from this pinna, no other abnormalities were found. The rabbit was a little depressed and inappetent, but not markedly ill. After debriding the pinna, it was...
Source: Veterinary Record - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Letters & amp; Notices Source Type: research