Disease of rabbits Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from June 20, 2024

Disease of rabbits Crossword Clue Answer

Let’s find the answers to Disease of rabbits for the June 20, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 11 letters. Start with M and end with S, and the possible solutions are MAGNANIMOUS,MAMMIFEROUS,MYXOMATOSIS.

Here is the right answer to the crossword clue Disease of rabbits featured in the puzzle. The correct answer to this clue is MYXOMATOSIS.

Myxomatosis is a viral disease that primarily affects rabbits, caused by the Myxoma virus. It is known for its severe impact on rabbit populations, characterized by swelling and fluid-filled lesions around the head, face, and genitals. The virus is typically transmitted through insect vectors like fleas and mosquitoes or by direct contact between infected and healthy rabbits.

Myxomatosis was deliberately introduced into rabbit populations in several countries as a biocontrol measure against overpopulation, particularly in Australia and Europe. Infected rabbits often experience fever, loss of appetite, and respiratory distress, leading to high mortality rates, especially among domestic and wild European rabbits.