Dermatophytosis or commonly known as ringworm is caused by a fungus and is not associated with a rabbit having worms. Ringworm can affect many different types of animals and even humans. The fungus that causes ringworm in rabbits is usually a variety known as Trichophyton.
Ringworm in rabbits is uncommon but can be transferred from the fungi spores from objects or from other animals to rabbits. This infectious fungus can live for months in the environment and can be transmitted through contact and from the air. A ringworm lesion will have a ring or round appearance with hair loss in the surrounding area of the lesion. The infected area may appear as a sore that is dry and may be crusted over.
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RINGWORM IN RABBITS
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