<i>Mucochytrium quahogii</i> (=QPX) Is a Commensal, Opportunistic Pathogen of the Hard Clam (<i>Mercenaria mercenaria</i>): Evidence and Implications for QPX Disease Management

<i>Mucochytrium quahogii</i> (=QPX) Is a Commensal, Opportunistic Pathogen of the Hard Clam (<i>Mercenaria mercenaria</i>): Evidence and Implications for QPX Disease Management

<i>Mucochytrium quahogii</i>, commonly known as QPX (Quahog Parasite Unknown), is the causative agent of QPX disease in hard clams (<i>Mercenaria mercenaria</i>), but poor understanding of the relationship between host and pathogen has hindered effective management. To addres...

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Main Authors: Sabrina Geraci-Yee, Jackie L. Collier, Bassem Allam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
quahog parasite unknown
opportunistic pathogen
<i>Mercenaria mercenaria</i>
QPX disease
commensal
disease management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/11/1128

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