Larval Bacterial Necrosis of Freshwater Shrimp
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Category
Category 3 (Host Not in Canada)
Common, generally accepted names of the organism or disease agent
Bacterial necrosis of Macrobrachium larvae.
Scientific name or taxonomic affiliation
Unknown, probably involves several genera of bacteria (i.e. Leucothrix spp., Vibrio harveyi, non-filamentous bacilli and cocci).
Geographic distribution
Culture operations in French Polynesia and Thailand.
Host species
Macrobrachium rosenbergii, freshwater shrimp.
Impact on the host
Necrosis of appendages, particularly the antennae and abdominal appendages. The bacteria can be localized but if the infection becomes systemic, it will be fatal.
Diagnostic techniques
Histology
Microscopic examination for bacterial colonization and necrosis of appendages.
Methods of control
Avoid overcrowding, sudden temperature changes; reduce stress.
References
LeBitoux, J.F. 1988. Bacteria necrosis of Macrobrachium larvae. In: C.J. Sindermann and D.V. Lightner (eds.). Disease Diagnosis and Control in North American Aquaculture. Developments in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science 17. Elsevier, Amsterdam, p. 140-141.
Tonguthai, K. 1992. Diseases of the freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii in Thailand. In: M. Shariff, R.P. Subasinghe and J.R. Arthur (eds.). Diseases in Asian Aquaculture. I. Fish Health Section, Asian Fisheries Society. Manila, Philippines, p. 89-95.
Citation Information
Bower, S.M., McGladdery, S.E., Price, I.M. (1994): Synopsis of Infectious Diseases and Parasites of Commercially Exploited Shellfish: Larval Bacterial Necrosis of Freshwater Shrimp.
Date last revised: Fall 1994
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