rabbit

antithymocyte globulin (rabbit)

a purified gamma globulin obtained from rabbits immunized with human thymocytes; it is administered intravenously in the treatment of acute rejection occurring after renal transplantation.

Infectious disease An animal of the class Leporidae that may carry various pathogens: Brucella suis biotype 2, Cheyletiella infestation, Francisella tularensis, plague, Q-fever, Trichophyton

rabbit

see sylvilagus.

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brush rabbit

sylvilagusbachmani.

rabbit calicivirus disease

see rabbit hemorrhagic disease.

rabbit fever

see tularemia.

rabbit fibroma virus

see leporipoxvirus, Shope rabbit fibroma.

rabbit fur mite

cheyletiellaparasitivorax.

laboratory rabbit

some specialized strains have been developed to provide a consistent type of rabbit for experimental work in laboratories. The International Index of Laboratory Animals is a reference source for these strains. The most commonly used variety is the new zealand White.

rabbit pasteurellosis

see rabbit septicemia (below).

rabbit pox

see rabbitpox.

pygmy rabbit

Brachylagus idahoensis; a native of North America.

rock rabbit

Ochotona princeps; see pika.

rabbit septicemia

a disease of rabbits caused by Pasteurella multocida and characterized by sudden death preceded by fever, dyspnea and nasal discharge. In mild cases there is nasal catarrh and conjunctivitis. Called also snuffles (1).

rabbit syphilis

see spirochetosis (2).

rabbit tick

haemaphysalisleporispalustris.

volcano rabbit

Romerolagus diazi; a native of Mexico.