Characterization of the host response to the myxosporean parasite, Ceratomyxa shasta (Noble), by histology, scanning electron microscopy, and immunological techniques
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Abstract
The tissue response of Salmo gairdneri Richardson, against the myxosporean parasite. Ceratomyxa shasta (Noble), was investigated using histological techniques, scanning electron microscopy and immunological methods. The progress of infection in C. shasta‐susceptible and resistant steelhead and rainbow trout was examined by standard histological techniques and by indirect fluorescent antibody methods using monoclonal antibodies directed against C. shasta antigens. Trophozoite stages were first observed in the posterior intestine and there was indication that resistance was due to the inability of the parasite to penetrate this tissue rather than to an inflammatory response. Examination of a severely infected intestine by scanning electron microscopy showed extensive destruction of the mucosal folds of the posterior intestine. Western blotting and indirect fluorescent antibody techniques were used to investigate the immunological component of the host response. No antibodies specific for C. shasta were detected by either method.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Characterization of the host response to the myxosporean parasite, Ceratomyxa shasta (Noble), by histology, scanning electron microscopy, and immunological techniques |
| Series title | Journal of Fish Diseases |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1365-2761.1989.tb00561.x |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Year Published | 1989 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Contributing office(s) | Western Fisheries Research Center |
| Description | 14 p. |
| First page | 509 |
| Last page | 522 |
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