| epidemiology and phylogenetic analysis of taura syndrome virus in cultured pacific white shrimp litopenaeus vannamei b. in taiwan. | taura syndrome virus (tsv) has spread worldwide, causing significant economic losses since taura syndrome was first described in ecuador in 1992. to determine the prevalence and impact of tsv infection on the shrimp farming industry in taiwan, pacific white shrimp litopenaeus vannamei b. were collected from 220 farms between 2004 and 2006 for viral detection by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. data showed that the overall tsv prevalence rate was 20% (43/220 farms). comparing shri ... | 2011 | 22235591 |