Molecular epidemiology of Megalocytivirus in freshwater angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) from Johor, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Malaysia has more than 630 culturists who are involved in the ornamental fish industry and culture 250 species, including local and exotic species. Among these viruses, megalocytiviruses have been associated with severe systemic diseases and economic losses in ornamental fish. The intensity of Megalocytivirus infection in Pterophyllum scalare in Malaysia remains unknown. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the occurrence of Megalocytivirus while discovering its associated risk factors and the genotypes of its causative agents in an ornamental fish farm in Malaysia.

Materials and methods

Seven broodstock pairs of P. scalare were used in this study to follow the life stages of fish, from egg to market size. Water samples and oth

SUBMITTER: Johan CAC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10668548 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature