Vibriosis in Fish Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
Which species of Vibrio is important to the salmon industry?	V.anguillarum		Link to Article
Apart from a wide range of different fish species, what other animals can it affect?	Molluscs and crustacean including: European and Japanese oysters clams lobsters shrimps		Link to Article
What disease does this bacteria cause in fish and what are the common signs?	Haemorrhagic septicaemia and leucopenia: haemorrhage throughout the intestines, body cavity, muscles and organs. petechiation, darkened discolouration of skin and fins. distension and cloudiness to the eyes and periorbital swelling		Link to Article
What agars can the bacteria be grown on?	Brain-heart infusion agar Nutrient agar Blood agar		Link to Article
What are the histopathological findings?	Meningitis Panopthalmitis Cellular infiltration of the eye		Link to Article
From what is the vaccine derived and how long does it provide protection?	Formalin killed whole cells 6 months		Link to Article