The immune system in black tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon Fabricius : VI. Effect of diseases on immuno-physiological function and blood components in black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon Fabricius)

The immune system in black tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon Fabricius : VI. Effect of diseases on immuno-physiological function and blood components in black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon Fabricius)
ระบบภูมิคุ้มกันโรคในกุ้งกุลาดำ : VI. ผลของโรคติดเชื้อต่อระบบภูมิคุ้มกันโรคและ องค์ประกอบเลือดในกุ้งกุลาดำ

Kidchakan Supamattaya, Assoc. Prof., D. of Aquatic Sci., F. of Natural Resources, PSU.
Jareeporn Ruangsri, Aquatic Animal Health Research Center, F. of Natural Resources, PSU.
Suphada Kiriratnikom, Aquatic Animal Health Research Center, F. of Natural Resources, PSU.
Naraid Suanyuk, Aquatic Animal Health Research Center, F. of Natural Resources, PSU.
Corresponding e-mail : skidchak@ratree.psu.ac.th

Grant : Government Budget and BIOTEC
Published : Songklanakarin J Sci Technol 2000, 22(Suppl.) : 615-621
Key words : immune system, black tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon, infectious disease

Blood parameters and immune function in black tiger shrimp infected with luminescent bac- teria (Vibrio harveyi), white spot virus (SEMBV) and yellow-head virus (YHV) were studied. It was found that the infected shrimp showed reductions in the immune parameters including total hemo-cytes, phenoloxidase activity and phagocytic activity. The results also showed that viral infection had a greater effect on the immune system than did bacterial infection.

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