Mortalities in red claw crayfish Cherax quadncannatus associated with systemic Vibrio mimicus infection

Abstract

Two cases of lnortalities in cultured red claw Materials and methods. Since 1989, sick or dead red crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus associated with systemic Vibno mimicus infections are described. In these cases, V rnirnicus appears to have been an opportunistic pathogen following stress caused by either overcrowding or mismanagement and poor water quality. Humans consuming raw or improperly cooked infected crayfish could be at risk of contracting gastrointestinal disease.