Prevalence of encephalitozoon cuniculi infection in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in selected rabbit farms in Selangor, Malaysia

Kok, Hock Meng (2020) Prevalence of encephalitozoon cuniculi infection in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in selected rabbit farms in Selangor, Malaysia. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Encephalitozoon cuniculi (E. cuniculi) is a Gram-positive microsporidia that is endemic in the rabbit population worldwide and poses zoonotic risk to the public. However, there is scarce information and incidental suspected cases available in Malaysia on the disease. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of E. cuniculi in rabbits in selected rabbit meat farms in Selangor. Samples of brain, kidney and blood collected from a total of forty rabbits (N=40) composed of growers and breeders were examined for presence of spores using histopathology and blood smear. Selected stains were used to highlight the presence of E. cuniculi spores in this study. A basic data sheet was constructed for every rabbit slaughtered to take note on the signalment, physical examination finding, farm history and the management. Results showed 2.5% (1/40) total prevalence with only one farm with a prevalence of 8.33 % (1/12) to E. cuniculi spores found by histopathology of the brain. In conclusion, there is prevalence of E. cuniculi infection in rabbits in selected rabbit farms in Selangor and the wider surveillance is of paramount importance to expand the epidemiological data.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms. Nordeena Abdul Aziz
Date Deposited:	19 Oct 2023 06:45
Last Modified:	19 Oct 2023 06:45
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1483

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