Overview

• The wart-like facial lesions begin as red, raised spots that can keratinize into horn- or tentacle-like papillomas
• Transmission occurs primarily through insect vectors such as ticks and mosquitoes, with no evidence of human or interspecies infection
• There is no practical cure for wild rabbits, which may continue to live in local habitats with persistent growths
• Veterinarians can surgically remove tumors in domestic rabbits, and owners are advised to minimize pet exposure to mosquitoes and ticks
• Residents are urged to keep their distance from affected wild rabbits and refrain from handling them to prevent stress and disturbance