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Vibrio anguillarum as a fish pathogen: virulence factors, diagnosis and prevention.

Journal:
Journal of fish diseases
Year:
2011
Authors:
Frans, I et al.
Affiliation:
Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems

Abstract

Vibrio anguillarum, also known as Listonella anguillarum, is the causative agent of vibriosis, a deadly haemorrhagic septicaemic disease affecting various marine and fresh/brackish water fish, bivalves and crustaceans. In both aquaculture and larviculture, this disease is responsible for severe economic losses worldwide. Because of its high morbidity and mortality rates, substantial research has been carried out to elucidate the virulence mechanisms of this pathogen and to develop rapid detection techniques and effective disease-prevention strategies. This review summarizes the current state of knowledge pertaining to V. anguillarum, focusing on pathogenesis, known virulence factors, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21838709/