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Accession number:

142

Host species (latin):

Ostrea edulis

Common name:

Oyster, European Flat

Disease/condition:

Bonamiasis

Location (host):

Systemic infection

Aetiology:

Bonamia ostreae

Aetiology:

Bonamia ostreae

Additional Information:

Significance:

Massive mortalities in oysters introduced into Holland from France where the disease has had a catastrophic effect.

Lession:

Histology showed a disease affecting the gills and digestive tract. Intracellular parasites causing necrosis of tissue were found.

Stains:

Location:

Not recorded

Area:

Not recorded

Country:

Holland

Submitter:

Dr. Paul van Banning

Accession date:

11/1/1980

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