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Accession number:

388

Host species (latin):

Merlangius merlangus

Common name:

Whiting

Disease/condition:

Epidermal hyperplasia

Location (host):

Skin

Aetiology:

Unknown, possibly viral

Aetiology:

Unknown, possibly viral

Additional Information:

Significance:

Less than 1% prevalence. Hyperplastic layer frequently sloughs off skin. Probably no lasting harm to the host.

Lession:

Hyperplasia of epidermis. Loss of mucus secretory cells at site of lesion.

Stains:

Location:

Not recorded

Area:

IRISH SEA

Country:

Submitter:

D. Bucke

Accession date:

7/16/1987

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