A Novel Disease (Water Bubble Disease) of the Giant Freshwater Prawn Caused by : Antibiotic Treatment and Effects on the Antioxidant Enzyme Activity and Immune Responses.

The giant freshwater prawn, , is an important and economical aquaculture species widely farmed in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. A new disease, "water bubble disease (WBD)", has emerged and resulted in a large loss of cultured in China. A water bubble with a diameter of about 7 mm under the carapace represents the main clinical sign of diseased prawns.