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Actinomyces infection in Lagomorphs

Summary Information
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Disease Agents Actinomyces spp. 
Infectious Agent(s) Actinomyces spp. 
Non-infectious Agent(s) --
Physical Agent(s) --
General Description Actinomyces infection in rabbits has been reported in cases of osteitis involving bones of the vertebral column, head, and distal extremities. (B614.8.w8)
Pathology
  • Skeletal: bone lysis and proliferation, and granulomatous inflammation with "sulfur granules"; inflammation extended into adjacent soft tissue. (B614.8.w8)
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Disease Author Nikki Fox BVSc MRCVS (V.w103)
Referees John Chitty BVetMed CertZooMed MRCVS (V.w65)

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