Common Diseases of Laboratory Zebrafish

Common Diseases of Laboratory Zebrafish

CHAPTER 33 Common Diseases of Laboratory Zebrafish Jennifer L. Matthews The Zebrafish International Resource Center University of Oregon Eugene, Oreg...

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Common Diseases of Laboratory Zebrafish Jennifer L. Matthews The Zebrafish International Resource Center University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon 97403

I. Introduction II. Diagnostic Evaluation III. Common Diseases of Laboratory Zebrafish A. Water Quality Related B. Bacteria C. Protozoans D. Metazoans E. Water Molds F. Viral G. Noninfectious and Idiopathic Conditions H. Spontaneous Neoplasm IV. Zoonosis References

I. Introduction This chapter is a review of diseases seen in laboratory zebrafish. It includes conditions caused by both infectious and noninfectious agents. This information is a summary of the current literature and actual diagnostic cases evaluated by the Zebrafish International Resource Center (ZIRC) Pathology Service.

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