Question: What are the Signs or Symptoms of RHD
Answer: RHD (Rabbit Hemorhagic Disease) often appears to cause sudden death because the course is so quick (6-24 hours after onset of fever). Clinical signs and symptoms are often only noted in the end stages of the disease. Signs include
- Fever (as high as 105 F or 40.5 C)
- Depression
- Loss of appetite
- May appear reluctant to move
- Neurological signs may be seen such as tremors, incoordination, paddling, abnormal head position or head tilt.
- Foamy, bloody nasal discharge is sometimes seen. Bleeding may also occur from the mouth and rectum.