Diseases

The RSSBP efforts started along the Atlantic coast of the United States and recently expanded to the U.S. Gulf Coast which is why the information is focused on these areas.  The ultimate goal is to continue expanding the tools for use on the U.S. West coast.  

Know the common pathogens of concern

Use the RSSBP Disease Database tool to determine the Pathogens of Concern (POCs) [the disease-causing microorganisms] in your source water location and broodstock source location(s).
Well known shellfish diseases along U.S. Atlantic Coast: R. Carnegie, VIMS
Pathogens of Concern (POC) References
Pathogens of Concern (POC) Fact Sheets
BONAMIA: Bonamiosis of oysters caused by Bonamia exitiosa, Carnegie (ICES ID Leaflet 2017)
DERMO:

MARTEILIA: Marteiliosis of oyster caused by Marteilia refringens, Renault and Ford (ICES ID Leaflet 2012)

MSX
ROD (formerly JOD): Roseovarius Oyster Disease, Ford (ICES ID Leaflet 2011)
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