Publications by authors named "A N Uma"
Purpose: Henneguya sp. is a crucial myxosporean parasite known to cause milky flesh or tapioca disease in the freshwater fish population, leading to heavy mortality. Studies to investigate its host range and to monitor their prevalence in wild and aquacultured fish are necessary.
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- Piscinoodinium is a parasitic dinoflagellate that caused a significant outbreak in freshwater fish in the Andaman Islands, India, affecting both native and non-native species.
- The outbreak led to high mortality rates among various life stages of fish, including larvae and adults, with infected fish showing severe physical symptoms.
- Molecular analysis identified genetic differences in the strain of Piscinoodinium affecting local species compared to strains found in the USA and other parts of India.
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder associated with hyperglycemia and impaired insulin function. Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a common complication of T2DM, characterized by progressive kidney damage. Thyroid dysfunction, particularly hypothyroidism, has been increasingly recognised as a significant factor influencing the progression of DN.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHere, we report the first detection of lymphocystis disease virus (LCDV) in Indian glass fish in the Andaman Islands, India. Microscopic examination revealed the presence of whitish clusters of nodules on the fish's skin, fins, and eyes. The histopathology of the nodules revealed typical hypertrophied fibroblasts.
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