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*The life cycle lasts 3–5 weeks.  
 
*The life cycle lasts 3–5 weeks.  
 
*Rupture of the host cell causes inflammation and results in clinical signs in the host animal.
 
*Rupture of the host cell causes inflammation and results in clinical signs in the host animal.
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*In pet rabbits the most likely route of infection is via ingestion of spores from urine-contaminated food and water.  
 
*In pet rabbits the most likely route of infection is via ingestion of spores from urine-contaminated food and water.  
 
*Transplacental infection and infection via the respiratory route following inhalation have also been reported.
 
*Transplacental infection and infection via the respiratory route following inhalation have also been reported.
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A gram-stained histological section from a rabbit’s cerebrum is shown. The animal presented with severe head tilt and was collapsed. It was euthanased.


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