Withering abalone syndrome is a disease of abalone shellfish, found primarily in the species Haliotis cracherodii, and has been recorded along the coasts of California and Baja California.
Facts
Classification
ICD-10 ChapterI: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category) Sources
1. Wikipedia: Withering abalone syndrome
WikipediaArticle text
The disease is caused by the bacterium "Candidatus Xenohaliotis californiensis", which attacks the digestive tract and glands.
Lead (transmission-route)
The bacteria are believed to be transmitted along the fecal-oral route and through the water column.
Lead (disease-category)
The bacteria are believed to be transmitted along the fecal-oral route and through the water column.
Lead section, body-system statement
The disease is caused by the bacterium "Candidatus Xenohaliotis californiensis", which attacks the digestive tract and glands.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
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