Bunnies and pregnancy risks

I was watching an episode of Big Bang Theory and Sheldon was warning pregnant Bernadette against the dangers of hot tubs, bath bombs and rodents like bunnies. So after googling it I learned that bunnies are a carrier of LCMV, a virus that causes miscarriage and birth defects. I don't think this is widely known, as most of the active carriers and research are pertaining to rats, may I know if anyone has kept rabbits while pregnant or had researched the risks? Thanks!

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sorry i don’t have a rabbit but thanks for enlightening about bath bombs!! was planning to do one during my upcoming staycation but guess shouldn’t

3y ago

According to Sheldon he says it increases chances of infection, but I think a good brand one should be fine! I was on staycay (horrible TV channels hence the BBT) and had bought a Lush bomb that night so I went to its website and it stated it's safe for pregnancy use.