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Accession number:

456

Host species (latin):

Gadus morhua

Common name:

Cod, Atlantic

Disease/condition:

Visceral granulomatosis

Location (host):

Liver

Aetiology:

Francisella sp.

Aetiology:

Francisella sp.

Additional Information:

The condition in cultured cod has been attributed to infection with Francisella sp. bacteria. From cruise Corystes 11/90 STN 73

Significance:

Commonly observed condition in cod from the southern North Sea.

Lession:

Multiple granulomas with typical epithelial cells.

Stains:

Location:

STN 73

Area:

North Sea

Country:

Submitter:

D. Bucke

Accession date:

10/1/1992

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