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. 1977 Jul;15(2):133-9.
doi: 10.1080/00362177785190211.

Protothecosis of Atlantic salmon

J C Gentles, P M Bond

Protothecosis of Atlantic salmon

J C Gentles et al. Sabouraudia. 1977 Jul.

Abstract

The organism causing sporadic outbreaks of a visceral disease of salmon parr in fresh water stocks of a fish farm was identified by histological examination as a Prototheca species. Cultures confirmed the diagnosis and the organism, which does not conform to the characteristics of known Prototheca spp., is described as a new species Prothotheca salmonis.

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