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Accession number:

385

Host species (latin):

Pleuronectes platessa

Common name:

Plaice, European

Disease/condition:

Microsporidiosis

Location (host):

Intestine

Aetiology:

Glugea stephani

Aetiology:

Glugea stephani

Additional Information:

Significance:

Can be fatal if parasite xenomas rupture, leading to haehorrhaging and secondary pathogens taking hold.

Lession:

Multiple xenomas within lamina propria of intestine. Localised fibrotic response surrounding the xenomas.

Stains:

Location:

Cardigan Bay

Area:

WALES

Country:

Submitter:

D. Bucke

Accession date:

7/21/1987

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