Epizootic mycobacteriosis in Chesapeake Bay striped bass: What is the fate of infected fish?

Authors

Wolfgang K. Vogelbein, Virginia Institute of Marine ScienceFollow
John M. Hoenig, Virginia Institute of Marine ScienceFollow
David T. Gauthier, Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Files

Document Type

Book Chapter

Department/Program

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Editors

Christopher A. Ottinger and John M. Jacobs

Publication Date

2006

Book Title

USGS/NOAA Workshop on Mycobacteriosis in Striped Bass, May 7-10, 2006, Annapolis, Maryland

Publisher

USGS

Series

USGS Scientific Investigations Report 2006–5214 / NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 41

Abstract

Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) in Chesapeake Bay, USA, are currently experiencing an epizootic of mycobacteriosis. Visceral disease prevalence in resident fish exceeds 50% and prevalence of skin ulcers can exceed 30% in some areas. Two primary hypotheses regarding emergence of this chronic bacterial disease propose that anthropogenic stressors constitute important underlying modulating factors

Recommended Citation

Vogelbein, Wolfgang K.; Hoenig, John M.; and Gauthier, David T., "Epizootic mycobacteriosis in Chesapeake Bay striped bass: What is the fate of infected fish?" (2006). VIMS Books and Book Chapters. 82.
https://scholarworks.wm.edu/vimsbooks/82