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Contents
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- Disease Strategy Manual - Furunculosis
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Nature of the disease
- 1.1 Aetiology
- 1.2 Susceptible species
- 1.3 World distribution
- 1.4 Confirmation and differntial diagnosis
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- 1.4.1 Confirmation
- 1.4.2 Differential diagnosis
- 1.5 Resistance and immunity
- 1.6 Epidemiology
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- 1.6.1 Incubation period
- 1.6.2 Persistence of the pathogen
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Principles of control and eradication
- 2.1 Aquatic animal systems
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2.2 Methods to prevent spread and eliminate pathogens
- 2.2.1 Quarantine and movement controls
- 2.2.2 Zoning
- 2.2.3 Tracing
- 2.2.4 Surveillance
- 2.2.5 Treatment of infected host species
- 2.2.6 Treatment of host products and byproducts
- 2.2.7 Destruction of hosts
- 2.2.8 Disposal of fish deemed to be infected
- 2.2.9 Decontamination
- 2.2.10 Vaccination
- 2.2.11 Vector control
- 2.3 Environmental considerations
- 2.4 Sentinel animals and restocking measures
- 2.5 Public awareness
- 2.6 Feasibility of control or eradication of furunculosis in Australia
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- 2.6.1 Response option 1: Eradication
- 2.6.2 Response option 2: Containment, control and zoning
- 2.6.3 Response option 3: Control and mitigation of disease
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2.7 Trade and industry considerations
- 2.7.1 Export markets
- 2.7.2 Domestic markets
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Preferred Australian response options
- 3.1 Overall policy for furunculosis
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3.2 Response options
- 3.2.1 Option 1—Eradication
- 3.2.2 Option 2—Containment, control and zoning
- 3.2.3 Option 3—Control and mitigation of disease
- 3.3 Criteria for proof of freedom
- 3.4 Funding and compensation
Last reviewed:
09 Mar 2010
09 Mar 2010