It is for real that Tilapia is considered as the most loved fish of the Filipinos. In fact, it was known as the third most consumed fish in America. Aside from its cheap price, people also love it because it is indeed delicious.
But just recently, a study have found out that the new strain of virus, specifically a deadly virus is attacking a wild farm of tilapia in Colombia and ecuador.
The international team of researchers have found out that the virus was called as Tilapia Lake Virus or TiLV which is close to the influenza viruses.
“Our findings suggest that tilapia lake virus represents a novel virus and confirm that it poses a global threat to tilapia aquaculture.” Eran Bacharach, a virologist at Tel Aviv University in Israel stated.
It was also revealed that when a healthy fish was exposed to TiLV, it will result to a disease that matches with what was seen in other countries. The virus causes lethargy, skin flaking, adn kidney problems in infected fish that quickly kills them.
Source: GMA, TheArtikuloUnoNews
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