Felix Ansah

Development and comparative evaluation of real-time PCR and colorimetric loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assays for the detection of infectious spleen and kidney necrosis virus (ISKNV) in tilapia

Infectious Spleen and Kidney Necrosis Virus (ISKNV) is a highly lethal pathogen posing a major threat to global aquaculture. The recent emergence of ISKNV on the African continent has had devastating impacts on the tilapia fish industry. There is a critical need for rapid, sensit...