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Accession number:

429

Host species (latin):

Callinectes sapidus

Common name:

Crab, Blue

Disease/condition:

Grey Crab Disease

Location (host):

Aetiology:

Paramoeba perniciosa

Aetiology:

Paramoeba perniciosa

Additional Information:

Significance:

Epizootics in wild populations up to approximately 20%

Lession:

Systemic infection with amoeba amongst the connective tissues.

Stains:

Location:

Chesapeake Bay

Area:

Country:

USA

Submitter:

Dr. Phyllis T. Johnson

Accession date:

2/1/1991

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