VIRUS-LIKE PARTICLES IN THE SKELETAL MUSCLE, CAPILLARIES, AND SPLEEN OF SICK SNAKEHEAD FISH (OPHICEPHALUS STRIATUS DURING A DISEASE EPIDEMIC)

Authors

Wattana Wattanvijarn
Rabin Rattanaphani
Ted Tesprateep
Jirasak Tangtrongpiroj
Thirapong Thirapatsakun
Lek Ousavaplangchai
Varaporn Sukolapong
Amporn Eongpakornkeaw
Siripen Vetchangarun

Abstract

The skeletal muscle, capillaries, and spleen of fish with ulcerative skin lesions from a commercial fish pond in Supanburi and a natural pond in Patumtani province were examined. Various sizes and shapes of bacilli as well as fungi were found in the superficial portion of ulcers by negative staining. Virus-like particles in the necrotic, degenative muscle fibers and endothelium of the capillaries were seen by the ultrathin section. Oval, round, and kidney shaped pleomorphic forms with nucleocapsid-like structures surrounded by envelope with budding processes were observed.

DOI

10.56808/2985-1130.1344

First Page

122

Last Page

130

Recommended Citation

Wattanvijarn, Wattana; Rattanaphani, Rabin; Tesprateep, Ted; Tangtrongpiroj, Jirasak; Thirapatsakun, Thirapong; Ousavaplangchai, Lek; Sukolapong, Varaporn; Eongpakornkeaw, Amporn; and Vetchangarun, Siripen (1983) "VIRUS-LIKE PARTICLES IN THE SKELETAL MUSCLE, CAPILLARIES, AND SPLEEN OF SICK SNAKEHEAD FISH (OPHICEPHALUS STRIATUS DURING A DISEASE EPIDEMIC)," The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine: Vol. 13: Iss. 2, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56808/2985-1130.1344
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/tjvm/vol13/iss2/2