Experimental transmission of white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) from crabs to shrimp Penaeus monodon

• Main Authors: Panan Kanchanaphum, Chainarong Wongteerasupaya, Nusra Sitidilokratana, Vichai Boonsaeng, Sakol Panyim, Anchalee Tassanakajon, Boonsirm Withyachumnarnkul, T. W. Flegel
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/18247

White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) of the black tiger prawn Penaeus monodon is a recently discovered baculo-like virus disease which is currently the cause of very serious and wide-spread losses in the shrimp industry in Thailand and elsewhere in Asia. Three suspected crab carriers of this virus commo...