Rabies virus infection in a pet guinea pig and seven pet rabbits.
J Am Vet Med Assoc
; 227(6): 932-5, 918, 2005 Sep 15.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16190592
ABSTRACT
Raccoon-variant rabies was confirmed in 7 pet rabbits and 1 pet guinea pig in New York State, and postexposure treatment was required in several adults and children. To prevent rabies virus infection, domestic rabbits and pet rodents should be protected from contact with wild animals, including double-cage housing when housed outside. Pet rabbits or rodents with any possible contact with a wild animal, particularly if the rabbit or rodent had wounds of unknown origin, should be quarantined for 6 months for observation, to prevent escape, and to avoid contact with humans, who will require treatment if the rabbit or rodent develops rabies. Bites and scratches to humans from rodents and lagomorphs should be evaluated for potential rabies exposure on an individual basis, with consideration of whether the animal was caged outside or permitted outdoors unsupervised.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Coelhos
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Raiva
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Vírus da Raiva
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Doenças dos Roedores
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Cobaias
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Animais Selvagens
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Vet Med Assoc
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos