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Occurrence of the protozoan parasite Ceratomyxa shasta among salmonid fishes in Oregon waters

Creator:

Sanders, James Edward

Abstract:

This project was initiated to determine the incidence, distribution and species of fish affected by Ceratomyxa shasta in Oregon waters. Returning adult Pacific salmon and steelhead trout were chosen for the survey because they were known to be susceptible to infection. The parasite was also believed to be an important...

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Masters Thesis

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Among Salmon Fishes in Oregon AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF JAMES EDWARD SANDERS for the M. S. (Name
Cell wall chemistry, deoxyribonucleic acid base composition and pathogenesis of the kidney disease bacterium in salmonid fishes

Creator:

Sanders, James Edward

Abstract:

Experiments were designed to more precisely evaluate the effects of water temperature on the progress of bacterial kidney disease ( BKD) in three species of salmonid fishes. Infections were produced by intraperitoneal injection of suspensions of the causative organism into fish held at seven temperatures ranging from 3.9 to 20.5°C....

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Dissertation

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James Edward Sanders for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology presented on ay ickry