In this case, there is no cure. You cannot treat for this disease, but immediate treatment for any secondary bacterial infection is the only hope for some affected animals. SDA is passed very quickly through the air, or by direct contact, when one rat comes in contact with another s respiratory secretions. It can also be passed via fomites, meaning that you can handle an infected animal and then handle another, thereby passing it to the uninfected rat. Important Always quarantine new arrivals for at least 3 weeks before introducing them to your existing colony.
Prevention is better than cure.
In this case, there is no cure.