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- Disease Strategy Manual - White Spot Disease
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Nature of the disease
- 1.1 Aetiology
- 1.2 Susceptible species
- 1.3 World distribution and occurrence in Australia
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1.4 Diagnosis criteria
- 1.4.1 Clinical signs and gross lesions
- 1.4.2 Histopathology
- 1.4.3 Laboratory tests
- 1.4.4 Differential diagnosis
- 1.4.5 Treatment of infected animals
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1.5 Resistance and immunity
- 1.5.1 Responses to bacterial or fungal infections
- 1.5.2 Responses to viral infections
- 1.5.3 Vaccination
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1.6 Epidemiology
- 1.6.1 Modes of transmission
- 1.6.2 Reservoirs of virus
- 1.6.3 Predisposing factors
- 1.6.4 Immunostimulants
- 1.6.5 Inactivation of the virus
- Principles of control and eradication
- 2.1 Introduction
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2.2 Methods to prevent spread and eliminate pathogens
- 2.2.1 Quarantine and movement controls
- 2.2.2 Tracing
- 2.2.3 Surveillance
- 2.2.4 Treatment of WSV-infected crustaceans
- 2.2.5 Destruction of crustaceans
- 2.2.6 Treatment of prawn products and byproducts
- 2.2.7 Disposal of animal products and byproducts
- 2.2.8 Decontamination
- 2.2.9 Vaccination
- 2.2.10 Vector control
- 2.2.11 Sentinel and restocking measures
- 2.2.12 Public awareness
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2.3 Feasibility of specific options for control in Australia
- 2.3.1 Eradication
- 2.3.2 Containment, control and zoning
- 2.3.3 Control and mitigation of disease
- 2.3.4 Trade and industry considerations
- Policy and rationale
- 3.1 Overall policy
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3.2 Overview of 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
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3.3 Strategies for control and eradication
- 3.3.1 Interim measures to minimise further spread
- 3.3.2 Rapid confirmation of infection
- 3.3.3 Epidemiological investigations
- 3.3.4 Quarantine and movement controls
- 3.3.5 Zoning
- 3.3.6 Destruction of clinically diseased prawns
- 3.3.7 Management of other prawns
- 3.3.8 Disposal
- 3.3.9 Decontamination
- 3.3.10 Surveillance
- 3.3.11 Tracing
- 3.4 Social and economic effects
- 3.5 Criteria for proof of freedom
- 3.6 Funding and compensation
- 3.1 Overall policy
Last reviewed:
28 Oct 2009
28 Oct 2009