Data and Publications - Registry of Aquatic Pathology View Record Accession number: 439 Host species (latin): Homarus americanus Common name: Lobster, American Disease/condition: Gaffkaemia Location (host): Systemic Aetiology: Aerococcus viridans Aetiology: Aerococcus viridans Additional Information: Significance: Infection often results in mortality. Lession: Necrosis in several tissues with occasional granuloma formation. Stains: Location: Not recorded Area: Chesapeake Bay Country: USA Submitter: Dr. Phyllis Johnson Accession date: 1/2/1991 Images: Working for a sustainable blue future