Tilapia aquaculture is a commercially important and lucrative trade with global production
predicted to increase in the future. Owing to the robust and disease-resistant nature of …

Ranaviruses such as frog virus 3 (FV3) are large double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) viruses
causing emerging infectious diseases leading to extensive morbidity and mortality of …

Despite recent advances in molecular techniques, infection studies remain an important tool
for biosecurity, veterinary and conservation medicines. Experimental infection studies are …

Ranaviruses have been detected in over 12 families of reptiles including many genera of
turtles, tortoises, and terrapins, but the pathogenesis of these infections is still poorly …

This chapter discusses viral infections and viral diseases of reptiles. Herpesviruses are
found in many different orders of vertebrates, and those infecting reptiles, birds, and …

Although reptiles have often been overlooked in research, information on viruses of reptiles
has been growing steadily in recent decades as has our understanding of the importance of …

Ornamental fish are frequently infected with iridoviruses and their transport via international
trade can easily cause the spread of the viral pathogens. An iridovirus was isolated from …

Freshwater turtles inhabit most rivers and creeks on the east coast of Australia, but some
species are only found in specific catchments, which makes them vulnerable to extinction …

Genus Ranavirus in family Iridoviridae is composed of large members with various genomic
sizes and viral gene contents, infecting a variety of ectothermic vertebrates including reptile …

Investigation of mortalities in isolated wild amphibian populations presents diagnostic
difficulties that can hinder reaching a definitive diagnosis for the cause of death. Disease …