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Original Articles

American foulbrood in honey bees

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Pages 168-180 | Published online: 01 Apr 2015
 

Abstract

In recent years, one of the major problems hampering the development of apiculture is the disease American foulbrood (AFB). In this article, AFB is reviewed in detail, including its detection and diagnosis, prevention and control. Paenibacillus larvae larvae, the causative agent of the disease, is also examined. Products of P. I. larvae culture are mentioned, particularly the antibiotic substances and proteases.

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