Integration of histopathology and molecular tools in shrimp health surveillance: A case study from Colombia
Histopathology provided diagnostic information that was not captured by targeted molecular assays, revealing subclinical, opportunistic, and nonviral processes relevant to shrimp health. Incorporating histopathology into routine surveillance programs enhances pathogen detection and strengthens health assessments to certify disease-free status of shrimp production systems, as recommended by the World Organization for Animal Health.
Authors
- J. Mario Vargas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2841-5481)
- Arun K. Dhar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1308-6897)
- C. P. Calderón Parra
- Camilo E Rivera Palomino
- Gersson M Vásquez Machado
- Jahnier A Caicedo Martínez
Institutions
- University of Arizona (US)
- Animal Welfare Institute (US)
- Universidad de Antioquia (CO)
- Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (CO)
- Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Aquatic Animal Health
- Published
- 2026-03-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jahafs/vsaf018
- Primary Topic
- Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00