摘要 |
<p>There is disclosed methods and compositions for controlling a broad spectrum of infectious diseases in aquacultural operations, including the treatment of aquatic animals infected with pathogens associated with the infectious diseases. There is also disclosed methods and compositions for reducing pathogens in aquaculture media, and for disinfecting surfaces in contact therewith. Aquatic animals infected with a pathogen are treated by contacting the aquatic animal with a therapeutically effective amount of chlorine dioxide. Such treatment may be accomplished by immersing the aquatic animal for sufficient period of time in an aquatic medium containing a suitable amount of chlorine dioxide.</p> |