White Sturgeon Iridovirus (WSIV)
White Sturgeon Iridoviral Disease (WSIV) is a significant cause of mortality among farm-raised white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) in North America, Russia, and Europe. The virus is epitheliotropic, infecting the skin, gills, and upper alimentary tract. Infection can lead to anorexia and emaciation due to damage to oral mucosa and olfactory organ epithelium.
Distribution: North America, Russia, and Europe.
Detection Methods: Histological examination; PCR assays.
Hosts: White sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus).
Target Tissue: Skin, gills, upper alimentary tract.
White Sturgeon Gills Infected with Virus
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White Sturgeon Tissue Infected with Virus
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Viral Infection in Kidney of White Sturgeon
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