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Marteiliosis in molluscs: A review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 December 2004

Franck C.J. Berthe ,
Frédérique Le Roux ,
Robert D. Adlard  and
Antonio Figueras
Franck C.J. Berthe
Affiliation:
Department Pathology and Microbiology, Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI, 550 University Ave., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4P3, Canada
Frédérique Le Roux
Affiliation:
IFREMER, Laboratoire de Génétique et Pathologie, OIE Reference Laboratory for marteiliosis, EU Community Reference Laboratory for diseases of molluscs, BP 133, 17390 La Tremblade, France
Robert D. Adlard
Affiliation:
Biodiversity Program, Queensland Museum, PO Box 3300, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia
Antonio Figueras
Affiliation:
Instituto Investigaciones Marinas, CSIC, Biologia y Patologia de Organismos Marinos, Laboratorio Nacional Referencia de Enfermedades de Moluscos Bivalvos, Eduardo Cabello 6, 36208 Vigo, Spain
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Abstract

Among mollusc pathogens, paramyxeans are an important group of protistan parasites belonging to the genera Marteilia and Marteilioides. Marteilia refringens and M. sydneyi are of particular concern given their potential impact on mollusc aquaculture world-wide. Aber disease and QX disease are currently listed by the OIE, the World Organisation for Animal Health. After more than thirty years of existence in the scientific literature, these organisms still pose questions and research challenges to investigators. This paper reviews current knowledge of the group and key references. The review was focused on taxonomy, epidemiology, pathology and potential control methods for these organisms in order to enhance understanding of paramyxean infection issues in mollusc aquaculture.

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TaxonomyEpidemiologyPathologyDiagnosisParamyxean parasites
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Aquatic Living Resources , Volume 17 , Issue 4: Bivalve Diseases , October 2004 , pp. 433 - 448
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