Encephalitozoonosis (nosematosis) causing bilateral cataract in a rabbit.
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- 1 September 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in British Journal of Ophthalmology
- Vol. 60 (9), 618-631
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.60.9.618
Abstract
Bilateral cataract due to a microsporidan believed to be Encephalitozoon cuniculi (also called Nosema cuniculi) is described as an incidental finding in a laboratory rabbit. The route of infection and the significance of the findings are discussed. This is apparently the first report of cataract due to this cause.Keywords
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