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Vibrio diseases of marine fish populations

Helgoländer Meeresuntersuchungen volume 37, pages 265–287 (1984)Cite this article

Abstract

SeveralVibrio spp. cause disease in marine fish populations, both wild and cultured. The most common disease, vibriosis, is caused byV. anguillarum. However, increase in the intensity of mariculture, combined with continuing improvements in bacterial systematics, expands the list ofVibrio spp. that cause fish disease. The bacterial pathogens, species of fish affected, virulence mechanisms, and disease treatment and prevention are included as topics of emphasis in this review.

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Colwell, R.R., Grimes, D.J. Vibrio diseases of marine fish populations. Helgolander Meeresunters 37, 265–287 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01989311

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