Tracking fish viruses in the field (on a lake, on a farm, in a hotel room & in the dark)
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Tilapia fish contribute hugely to global food security & to the economies, especially of low- and middle- income countries.
2018- Ghana reported mass mortalities in tilapia caused by ISKNV (Infectious spleen and kidney necrosis virus).
Ghana is still experiencing high mortalities due to ISKNV.
Water sampling could be an alternative to destructive sampling in fish.