Isolation and characterization of a pathogenic bacterium specific to Manila clam Tapes philippinarum larvae

• Main Authors: Nicolas, Jean-louis, Ansquer, Dominique, Cochard, Jean-claude
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Inter-Research 1992
• Subjects: Bacterial diseases; Clam culture; Larvae; Pathogenic bacteria; Tapes philippinarum; Vibrio; Pond Inlet
• Online Access: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00037/14872/12198.pdf; https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00037/14872/

A bacterial strain belonging to the genus Vibrio was involved in a recurrent outbreak of disease in Manila clam Tapes philippinarum larvae at a commercial hatchery, This vibrio, named VTP for convenience, was not related to the known pathogenic vibrios and possessed unusual characteristics, Only Man...