| Main Ref: | 47455 |
| Disease type: | Viral diseases |
| Disease name: | Red Sea Bream Iridoviral Infection |
| Other names: | RSIV |
| Caus. agent: | to be filled |
| Group: |
| Part of body and/or behavior affected by disease: | ||
| Skins and/or fins | Belly | Swimming behavior |
| Gills | Anus | Other behavior |
| Eyes | Viscera Afflicted | Other symptoms |
| Fish affected: | Red Sea Bream (Chrysophrys major) and Yellowtail (Seriola quinqueradiata). In tunas Pacific bluefin. | |
| Symptoms: | Enlarged cells in the spleen, kidney, liver and kidney. | |
| Treatments: | No available treatment. | |
| Prophylaxis: | Hygienic precaution is a must. Cages should be distanced from other aquaculture cages, such as Red Sea Bream (Chrysophrys major) and Yellowtail (Seriola quinqueradiata). | |
| Remarks: | The disease occurs in high water temperature of more than 24°C and mortalities that can reach some tens of percent for young fish. | |
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