Characterization of<i>Melissococcus plutonius</i>causing European foulbrood disease in<i>Apis cerana</i>F.

Rana, B. S.; Rao, K. Mohan; Chakravarty, Swarup Kumar; Katna, Sapna

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“…Virulence tests on individual larvae using exposure bioassays show that M. plutonius strains collected in different European geographic locations vary in their morbidity (Charriere, Kilchenmann, & Roetschi, 2011). Several studies mention the molecular detection of M. plutonius in such countries as Mexico, Turkey, India, Saudi Arabia, Spain and Colombia (Ansari et al, 2017;Borum et al, 2015;de León-Door et al, 2018;Garrido-Bailón et al, 2013;Singh Rana et al, 2012;Tibatá et al, 2018). For an epidemiological study, isolated strains should be classified.…”

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“…Present P. alvei remains and multiplies in the larvae and sunken opercula can be observed, and these symptoms are possibly confused with American foulbrood (Bailey & Ball, 1991;Forsgren, 2010). M. plutonius infects European bees A. mellifera, Asian bees A. cerana (Singh Rana et al, 2012;Takamatsu et al, 2014) and Himalayan bees A. laboriosa (Allen, Ball, & Underwood, 1990). The etiologic agent of EFB was identified more than a century ago (White, 1912).…”

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Pathogenesis, Epidemiology and Variants of Melissococcus plutonius (Ex White), the Causal Agent of European Foulbrood

León-Door

Pérez-Ordóñez

Romo-Chacón

et al. 2020

Journal of Apicultural Science

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The bacterium Melissococcus plutonius is the etiologic agent of the European foulbrood (EFB), one of the most harmful bacterial diseases that causes the larvae of bees to have an intestinal infection. Although EFB has been known for more than a century and is practically present in all countries where beekeeping is practiced, the disease has been little studied compared to American foulbrood. Recently, great advances have been made to understand the disease and the interaction between the pathogen and its host. This review summarizes the research and advances to understand the disease. First, the morphological characteristics of M. plutonius, the infection process and bacterial development in the gut of the larva are described. Also, the epidemiological distribution of EFB and factors that favor the development of the disease as well as the classification of M. plutonius according its genomic and phenotype characteristics are reported. Finally, the new molecular tools for the study of M. plutonius, possible virulence factors in its genome, the issue of current EFB control measures and possible alternatives to the use of antibiotics are addressed.

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Pathogenesis, Epidemiology and Variants of Melissococcus plutonius (Ex White), the Causal Agent of European Foulbrood

León-Door

Pérez-Ordóñez

Romo-Chacón

et al. 2020

Journal of Apicultural Science

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Asiatic Honeybee Apis Cerana

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Parasites, pathogens, and pests of honeybees in Asia

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Guzman

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Apidologie

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Asia is home to at least nine honeybee species, including the introduced Apis mellifera. In addition to A. mellifera and Apis cerana being widely employed for commercial beekeeping, the remaining nonmanaged species also have important ecological and economic roles on the continent. Species distributions of most honeybee species overlap in Southeast Asia. This promotes the potential for interspecific transmission of pests and parasites and their spread to other parts of the world by human translocation. The decline of honeybee populations is of great concern around the world, including in Asia. The global colony losses of A. mellifera are believed to be caused, in part, by parasites, pathogens, and pests originating from Asia, such as the mite Varroa destructor , the microsporidian Nosema ceranae , and some bee viruses. This review discusses important pests, pathogens, and parasites in both the introduced A. mellifera and native honeybees in Asia to provide an overall picture of honeybee health in the region and future threats to the apiculture industry.

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Characterization ofMelissococcus plutoniuscausing European foulbrood disease inApis ceranaF.

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Pathogenesis, Epidemiology and Variants of Melissococcus plutonius (Ex White), the Causal Agent of European Foulbrood

Pathogenesis, Epidemiology and Variants of Melissococcus plutonius (Ex White), the Causal Agent of European Foulbrood

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Parasites, pathogens, and pests of honeybees in Asia

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