A rare case of bovine tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis in a domestic rabbit
10.14405/kjvr.2020.60.2.85
- Author:
Su Gwon ROH
1
;
Yun-Ho JANG
;
Jongho KIM
;
Kyunghyun LEE
;
Byungjae SO
;
Eun-Jin CHOI
Author Information
1. Animal Disease Diagnostic Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon 39660, Korea
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
2020;60(2):85-88
- CountryRepublic of Korea
-
Abstract:
A 12-month-old domestic rabbit died suddenly without specific clinical signs. Gross examination revealed irregular yellowish hepatic nodules with pus in the submandibular muscles, lungs, uterus, and small intestines. Histopathological examination of the liver showed granulomatous inflammation with acid-fast-positive bacteria. Mycobacterium bovis SB1040 was identified by polymerase chain reaction and spoligotyping, and Pasteurella multocida was isolated from the multiple lesions. This report demonstrates the pathological features of rare bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in a domestic rabbit, the first case in the Republic of Korea. To ensure public safety, we recommend routine monitoring of rabbits to control the incidence of bTB.
