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Accession number:

827

Host species (latin):

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Common name:

Trout, Rainbow Freshwater

Disease/condition:

Enteric Redmouth Disease (ERM)

Location (host):

Systemic but predominantly liver and kidney

Aetiology:

Yersinia ruckeri

Aetiology:

Yersinia ruckeri

Additional Information:

Submitted via the Fish Health Inspectorate

Significance:

Generally a seasonal disease (spring) of rainbow trout. Associated with mild to moderate losses in unvaccinated stocks.

Lession:

Necrosis of endothelium in renal blood vessels and hepatic sinusoids. Localised haemorrhaging and hepatocellular necrosis.

Stains:

Location:

Fish farm location

Area:

Not recorded

Country:

Submitter:

S. W. Feist

Accession date:

4/16/2004

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