Clinical Update on Testing Modalities for Encephalitozoon cuniculi in Clinically Sick Rabbits

This article describes the clinical presentation of rabbit patients infected with Encephalitozoon cuniculi that present to veterinary hospitals. The difficulty in obtaining a definitive diagnosis with this disease, even in animals with severe clinical signs, is frustrating to veterinarians and owners alike. A detailed review of current diagnostic testing methodologies and recent advances should help with the interpretation of E. cuniculi test results to communicate and inform owners on treatment and prevention of this devastating disease.