Shrimp microsporidian EHP spores in culture water lose activity in 10 days or can be inactivated quickly with chlorine

• Main Authors: Werawich Pattarayingsakul, Natthinee Munkongwongsiri, Siripong Thitamadee, Kallaya Sritunyalucksana, Diva J. Aldama-Cano
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/73078

Hepatopancreatic microsporidiosis (HPM) caused by Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) is a highly prevalent and hard to eradicate parasite in major shrimp aquaculture hubs. Laboratory models to study the spread of EHP have revealed horizontal transmission via spores released from infected shrimp into...