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Accession number:

510

Host species (latin):

Ostrea edulis

Common name:

Oyster, European Flat

Disease/condition:

Bonamiasis

Location (host):

Systemic

Aetiology:

Bonamia ostreae

Aetiology:

Bonamia ostreae

Additional Information:

Significance:

Under low power the oyster looks negative as there is no cell proliferation or host response apparent. Under high power (x40) the parasite is seen to be prolific.

Lession:

The parasite is present in all tissue throughout the oyster. Some cells contain twelve or more parasites.

Stains:

Location:

Cornish river estuary

Area:

Southern England

Country:

Submitter:

S. J. Swaine

Accession date:

12/22/1993

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