Data and Publications - Registry of Aquatic Pathology View Record Accession number: 293 Host species (latin): Clupea harengus Common name: Herring, Atlantic Disease/condition: Viral Erythrocyte Necrocis (VEN) Location (host): Blood cells Aetiology: Viral Aetiology: Viral Additional Information: Significance: 20-30% of fish affected. Lession: Inclusions and necrosis of erythrocytes, minimal only. Stains: Location: Not recorded Area: Gulf of Maine Country: U.S.A Submitter: Professor P. Reno Accession date: 1/9/1981 Images: Working for a sustainable blue future