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VHS Virus infects Superior

Abstract:
The viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSV) has been coursing its way through the great lakes water system for years without infecting Lake Superior, but according to a recent announcement by Cornell University researchers, this is no longer the case.

"On a worldwide basis, VHSV is considered one of the most serious pathogens of fish, because it kills so many fish, is not treatable and infects a broad range of fish species," said Paul Bowser, professor of aquatic animal medicine at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine....

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greg gerard

posted 3/07/10 @ 12:48 PM CST

Does VHSV attack Steelhead/Rainbow or Brown trout in Lake Superior or its river tributaries?
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Custom Dissertations

posted 4/09/10 @ 4:09 AM CST

I'm preparing my Master's project on VHS. Thanks for great ideas!
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Web design agencies

posted 4/09/10 @ 10:55 AM CST

Amongst the freshwater fish species susceptible to the virus, VHSV has caused large-scale mortality in fish - evident fact!
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Deep Sea Fishing

posted 4/27/10 @ 6:41 PM CST

VHSv is NOT a human pathogen. There are no concerns in respect to human health associated with this virus and it CAN NOT infect humans even if they eat fish with the virus. However, it is generally recommended as a precaution to thoroughly cook all fish.
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posted 6/10/10 @ 6:44 AM CST

What are the precaution steps to take if it ever infect a person. Also what are the signs and symptoms?
Thanks
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Web 2.0 Design

posted 6/22/10 @ 1:29 AM CST

Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus (VHSV) was identified in the freshwater environment of North America for the first time in 2005. VHSV can affect multiple fish species at any age. The points you have explained to prevent spread of VHSV are really very useful and informative.
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Detoxify the body

posted 6/30/10 @ 10:55 PM CST

This looks scary. What will happen if human eat one of the infected fish?
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std symptoms

posted 7/28/10 @ 9:10 AM CST

VHSV is very dangerous. It can cause illness in various species of fishes. But this is very informative post.
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std symptoms

posted 7/28/10 @ 9:12 AM CST

Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus (VHSV) was identified in the freshwater environment of North America for the first time in 2005. VHSV can affect multiple fish species at any age. VHSv is NOT a human pathogen. There are no concerns in respect to human health associated with this virus and it CAN NOT infect humans even if they eat fish with the virus
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std symptoms

posted 7/28/10 @ 9:15 AM CST

VHSv is NOT a human pathogen. There are no concerns in respect to human health associated with this virus and it CAN NOT infect humans even if they eat fish with the virus.What are the precaution steps to take if it ever infect a person. Also what are the signs and symptoms?
Thanks.
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hiv symptoms

posted 7/31/10 @ 5:15 AM CST

VHSv is NOT a human pathogen. There are no concerns in respect to human health associated with this virus and it CAN NOT infect humans even if they eat fish with the virus
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