Bacterial Causes of Respiratory Tract Infections in Rabbits

Authors: Ayyildiz Adem

DOI: 10.23880/izab-16000310

Volume 4, Issue 3

Abstract

Respiratory infections in rabbits caused by the interaction of insufficient care conditions, pathogenic factors and anatomical disadvantages can lead to death if left untreated. Bacterial infections have been reported to cause abscesses in subcutaneous tissues and other sites, torticollis and infections resulting in inner ear infection and septicemia. The most frequently isolated bacterial agents in respiratory system infections of rabbits are Pasteurella multocida, Bordetella bronchiseptica and Staphylococcus aureus.Today, it has become clear that it is important to keep rabbits commercially or as pets. For this reason, it is a great advantage to know the respiratory system diseases and their agents in rabbits, and to take precautions and appropriate treatment methods against these factors. Epidemiological studies are extremely important to highlight the occurrence of disease in animals and to assist in the implementation of preventive control procedures. In this text, it is aimed to emphasize the bacterial diseases of the respiratory tract.

Keywords: Respiratory Tract; Rabbit; Epiglottis

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