Difference between revisions of "Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis"
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| − | Caused By | + | Caused By: '''''Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus – IPNV''''' |
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | Worldwide including North and South America, Europe. Asia and Oceania. | + | Worldwide, including North and South America, Europe. Asia and Oceania. |
| − | Due to increased awareness, regulations on movement of fish eggs and hygiene policies, '''many US states and provinces have successfully reduced or eradicated the disease from their fisheries.''' Unfortunately the situation in Europe is not so positive and disease is widespread. Iceland | + | Due to increased awareness, regulations on movement of fish eggs and hygiene policies, '''many US states and provinces have successfully reduced or eradicated the disease from their fisheries.''' Unfortunately the situation in Europe is not so positive and disease is widespread. Iceland has no IPN infection in salmonids despite their large scale production probably and extensive fish inspection procedures. This may be due to their very strict importation policy for fin fish and may be an example to follow. |
The disease is '''transmitted horizontally via shared water'''. The virus is shed in both '''faeces and urine'''. Brook and rainbow trout can also transmit disease '''vertically''' and this may be a feature in other species too. '''Homeothermic vertebrates and invertebrates''' are thought to be a source of disease early in an outbreak. '''Fomites and personnel''' can also act as mechanical vectors for transmission. | The disease is '''transmitted horizontally via shared water'''. The virus is shed in both '''faeces and urine'''. Brook and rainbow trout can also transmit disease '''vertically''' and this may be a feature in other species too. '''Homeothermic vertebrates and invertebrates''' are thought to be a source of disease early in an outbreak. '''Fomites and personnel''' can also act as mechanical vectors for transmission. | ||
==Signalment== | ==Signalment== | ||
| − | Although salmonid species are by far the most common and economically important, a huge range of fish can be infected by IPN including Japanese eels, milkfish, pike, menhaden, wrasse, halibut, scallops and clams. The true scope of the virus is difficult to monitor due to the isolation of many other | + | Although salmonid species are by far the most common and economically important, a huge range of fish can be infected by IPN including Japanese eels, milkfish, pike, menhaden, wrasse, halibut, scallops and clams. The true scope of the virus is difficult to monitor due to the isolation of many other widespread birnaviruses that are difficult to differentiate from IPNV. |
The disease most characteristically presents in '''rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, atlantic salmon and several pacific salmon species. ''' | The disease most characteristically presents in '''rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, atlantic salmon and several pacific salmon species. ''' | ||
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The first sign of an outbreak in salmonid fry is a '''sudden increase in daily mortality''' which progressively increases. Faster growing fish will usually be affected first, increasing the economic impact of the disease. '''Cumulative mortality varies from 10% to >90%.''' | The first sign of an outbreak in salmonid fry is a '''sudden increase in daily mortality''' which progressively increases. Faster growing fish will usually be affected first, increasing the economic impact of the disease. '''Cumulative mortality varies from 10% to >90%.''' | ||
| − | Affected fish '''darken in colour stop feeding, exhibit a pronounced distension of the abdomen and often swim in spirals or corkscrew manoeuvres. Pinpoint haemorrhages''' are visible on the skin and fins. '''Exophthalmia''' is often a feature. | + | Affected fish '''darken in colour, stop feeding, exhibit a pronounced distension of the abdomen and often swim in spirals or corkscrew manoeuvres. Pinpoint haemorrhages''' are visible on the skin and fins. '''Exophthalmia''' is often a feature. |
Disease course is usually only '''1-2 weeks in individual fish''', after which surviving fish recover. | Disease course is usually only '''1-2 weeks in individual fish''', after which surviving fish recover. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
| − | Virus can be consistently detected using '''cell cultures from teleost cell lines'''. It can then be confirmed by '''serum neutralisation or [[ELISA testing|ELISA]] '''. Antigen can be detected in tissues by '''indirect fluorescent antibody testing.''' | + | Virus can be consistently detected using '''cell cultures from teleost cell lines'''. It can then be confirmed by '''serum neutralisation or [[ELISA testing|ELISA]] '''. Antigen can be detected in tissues by [[FAT|'''indirect fluorescent antibody testing.''']] |
On post-mortem, the '''pancreas has white-grey necrotic patches''' throughout and '''petechiation''' is evident throughout the viscera. | On post-mortem, the '''pancreas has white-grey necrotic patches''' throughout and '''petechiation''' is evident throughout the viscera. | ||
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Animal Health & Production Compendium, '''Infectious Pancreatoc Necrosis datasheet''', accessed 31/07/2011 @ http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/ | Animal Health & Production Compendium, '''Infectious Pancreatoc Necrosis datasheet''', accessed 31/07/2011 @ http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/ | ||
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Revision as of 21:36, 6 August 2011
Caused By: Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus – IPNV
Introduction
Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis (IPN) is a fish disease caused by an unenveloped icosahedral birnavirus. It is highly contagious and mainly affects intensively reared salmonid species of fish although it has a wide host range.
The virulence of IPNV isolates varies massively; while most are isolated from subclinical cases, some can produce very high mortality.
This disease is not zoonotic.
Distribution
Worldwide, including North and South America, Europe. Asia and Oceania.
Due to increased awareness, regulations on movement of fish eggs and hygiene policies, many US states and provinces have successfully reduced or eradicated the disease from their fisheries. Unfortunately the situation in Europe is not so positive and disease is widespread. Iceland has no IPN infection in salmonids despite their large scale production probably and extensive fish inspection procedures. This may be due to their very strict importation policy for fin fish and may be an example to follow.
The disease is transmitted horizontally via shared water. The virus is shed in both faeces and urine. Brook and rainbow trout can also transmit disease vertically and this may be a feature in other species too. Homeothermic vertebrates and invertebrates are thought to be a source of disease early in an outbreak. Fomites and personnel can also act as mechanical vectors for transmission.
Signalment
Although salmonid species are by far the most common and economically important, a huge range of fish can be infected by IPN including Japanese eels, milkfish, pike, menhaden, wrasse, halibut, scallops and clams. The true scope of the virus is difficult to monitor due to the isolation of many other widespread birnaviruses that are difficult to differentiate from IPNV.
The disease most characteristically presents in rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, atlantic salmon and several pacific salmon species.
Susceptibility generally decreases with age and resistance is usually reached by 1500 degree days. This does of course mean that water temperature will dictate the speed at which fish are granted immunity to IPN.
Atlantic salmon smoults can be affected when first transferred to sea water from fresh water.
Clinical Signs
The first sign of an outbreak in salmonid fry is a sudden increase in daily mortality which progressively increases. Faster growing fish will usually be affected first, increasing the economic impact of the disease. Cumulative mortality varies from 10% to >90%.
Affected fish darken in colour, stop feeding, exhibit a pronounced distension of the abdomen and often swim in spirals or corkscrew manoeuvres. Pinpoint haemorrhages are visible on the skin and fins. Exophthalmia is often a feature.
Disease course is usually only 1-2 weeks in individual fish, after which surviving fish recover.
Diagnosis
Virus can be consistently detected using cell cultures from teleost cell lines. It can then be confirmed by serum neutralisation or ELISA . Antigen can be detected in tissues by indirect fluorescent antibody testing.
On post-mortem, the pancreas has white-grey necrotic patches throughout and petechiation is evident throughout the viscera.
Microscopically, focal necrosis of the acinar and islet cells and also of the haematopoietic tissue of the kidney can be seen. Typical viral particles with an icosahedral shape can be seen cytoplasmically within affected cells.
In carrier animals, high titres of virus can be isolated from the viscera and necrosis is seen in the lamina propria of the intestine.
Treatment
There is no treatment for infected fish – disease has a short course and once mortalities have waned, survivors will recover.
Reduction of population density may help to reduce mortality during an outbreak.
Control
Control is difficult due to the ubiquitous nature of the virus and thus control policies must be strictly adhered to and hygiene practices followed exclusively. Unfortunately, the economic losses from slaughter policies and movement restrictions are often larger than those caused directly by the disease itself.
Fertilised eggs should not be introduced if from broodstock of questionable IPN status. A protected water supply such as a spring or borehole pond where no fish ingress is possible should be used. Broodstock in which the virus is isolated should be destroyed.
Disinfection of eggs is unfortunately not always successful but may have some value.
Vaccines are available that are designed for atlantic salmon smoults after sea transfer but results are unreliable at present.
Mixing populations, unhygienic or stressful transport and size of smolts at transfer are all risk factors for IPN which must be monitored and strictly controlled.
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References
Animal Health & Production Compendium, Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus datasheet, accessed 31/07/2011 @ http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/
Animal Health & Production Compendium, Infectious Pancreatoc Necrosis datasheet, accessed 31/07/2011 @ http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/
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