Diseases of Molluscs

The following section provides a summary of current information on the major molluscan diseases of significance to Australia, including:

• Signs of disease at the population level, as well as gross and clinical signs at the individual level
• Disease agent responsible
• Distribution within Australia
• Epidemiology of the disease
• A differential diagnostic tool to help identification of the disease
• Photographs of gross signs of disease
• Photographs of histology
• Links to similar diseases and to further information
• Whom to contact if disease is suspected

The diseases covered are those on Australia’s National List of Reportable Diseases of Aquatic Animals.