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DNA viruses associated with diseases of marine and anadromous fish

Helgoländer Meeresuntersuchungen volume 37, pages 289–307 (1984)Cite this article

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The association of DNA-containing viruses with diseases of marine and anadromous fish is reviewed. One section of the review describes those diseases with a proven viral etiology. Available information on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the viruses is included. Another section deals with those diseases where a viral etiology is suspected but not established. The primary evidence associating viruses with many of these diseases is the observation of virus particles in electron micrographs of thin sections of tissue samples from diseased fish. Finally, the possible role of pollutants, and other stress factors, in predisposing fish to viral infection is discussed as are the problems associated with studying diseases of wild fish populations.

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Hetrick, F.M. DNA viruses associated with diseases of marine and anadromous fish. Helgolander Meeresunters 37, 289–307 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01989312

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