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Accession number:

415

Host species (latin):

Litopenaeus marginatus

Common name:

Prawn, Aloha

Disease/condition:

Rickettsia

Location (host):

Hepatopancreas

Aetiology:

Rickettsia-like organism

Aetiology:

Rickettsia-like organism

Additional Information:

Significance:

Heavily infected shrimp become lethargic and also do not feed.

Lession:

Colonies of the pathogen can be seen distributed throughout the hepatopancreas.

Stains:

Location:

Not recorded

Area:

Not recorded

Country:

HAWAII

Submitter:

Dr. Jim Brock

Accession date:

1/2/1991

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