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Myxomatosis primarily affects rabbits and is spread through insects like fleas and mosquitoes. Humans can potentially catch the virus through direct contact with infected rabbits or their bodily fluids, but the risk is very low and cases of human infection are extremely rare.
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Can cats catch myxomatosis if they eat an infected rabbit?
Only rabbits can catch myxomatosis. Humans and other animals cannot catch it from eating the meat of an affected rabbit.
Can you reuse a rabbit cage after the rabbits have died of myxomatosis?
There shouldn't be a problem with reusing the cage because any future rabbits that go in the cage should be vaccinated against myxomatosis. All pet rabbits who live in areas where there's myxomatosis should be vaccinated. The vaccine is the only way to protect your rabbit against myxomatosis. Myxomatosis is spread by mosquitos and fleas: there's really no way to keep these away from your rabbit (even netting and screens aren't very effective).
Can Myxomatosis still be present in rabbit hutch and garden area despite cleaning with jayes fluid?
Myxomatosis is spread mainly by fleas and mosquitos, so it doesn't matter how much you clean and disinfect: so long as fleas or mosquitos can get in, myxomatosis can get in. Because fleas and mosquitos can basically get in everywhere, it's recommended that people who have pet rabbits and live in an area where there's myxomatosis -- like the UK -- have their rabbits immunized (shots). Myxomatosis is not a risk everywhere: pet rabbits in Canada, for instance, do not need shots.
Who was the scientist who helped develop myxomatosis?
James Bond
Can a guinea pig catch humans colds?
Yes, the guinea pig can catch the common cold.
Can cats catch myxomatosis if they eat an infected rabbit?
Only rabbits can catch myxomatosis. Humans and other animals cannot catch it from eating the meat of an affected rabbit.
At what age can a rabbit catch myxomatosis?
There is no particular age to when a rabbit can catch myxomatosis. Both young and old rabbits are susceptible to catching the virus.
Is myxomatosis zoonotic?
Myxomatosis is not considered zoonotic . This condition only affects rabbits and isn't capable of affecting humans. There is no cure for this disease and death usually occurs within 8 to 15 days of infection.
Can humans get myxomatosis?
No. To prove it have you heard anyone who's had it, would they have released it if we can catch it? Not like foot and mouth when you see that on news because it can harm us. Half of people who hunt would have myxi else.... Some scientists injected themselves with the virus to prove it didn't affect humans and it didn't hurt them at all.
Can dogs get myxomatosis?
Dogs and other animals cannot get myxomatosis. Only rabbits can be affected by the virus.
Has a human ever died of myxomatosis?
No. myxomatosis a viral pox specific to rabbits.
Who discovered myxomatosis?
Myxomatosis was first discovered in Uruguay in the early 20th century by researchers who were studying the disease in rabbits. The virus responsible for myxomatosis was identified by French scientist Maurice Arthus in 1904.
What actors and actresses appeared in Myxomatosis - 1994?
The cast of Myxomatosis - 1994 includes: Martin van Waardenberg as Aas
How do you treat Myxomatosis in rabbits?
Myxomatosis cannot be treated, it is a disease which kills painfully and so it is usually kinder to euthanase the animal
What actors and actresses appeared in Myxomatosis - 2011?
The cast of Myxomatosis - 2011 includes: Samantha Baines as Victoria Gary McErlane
How do you stop myxomatosis?
u cant
Can animals catch aids form humans?
Yes. Just as humans can catch aids from certain animals.
