The good news - T.pisiformis does not infect humans.Treatment: Mebendazole, 1 gm/kg of feed for 14 days (approx 50 mg/kg bodyweight per day), should kill both mature and immature tapeworm cysts of T.pisiformis. Withdrawal time is 48 hours. Please confer with your rabbit-savvy vet. ...
In the present case, inflammation in the brain in response to the worm is likely to have contributed to the patient’s symptoms; determining whether or how the live worm modulates inflammation could provide vital information for choosing between drug treatment or surgery. We also observed ...