Browsing Brage NMBU by Author "Mutoloki, Stephen"
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A piscine birnavirus induces inhibition of protein synthesis in CHSE-214 cells primarily through the induction of eIF2α phosphorylation
Gamil, Amr Ahmed Adelrahim; Mutoloki, Stephen; Evensen, Øystein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
A review of the immunological mechanisms following mucosal vaccination of finfish
Munangandu, Hetron Mweemba; Mutoloki, Stephen; Evensen, Øystein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
A whole-cell Lactococcus garvieae autovaccine protects Nile tilapia against infection
Bwalya, Patricia; Hang'Ombe, Bernard M.; Gamil, Amr Ahmed Abdelrahim; Munang´andu, Hetron Mweemba; Evensen, Øystein; Mutoloki, Stephen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The autovaccine was produced in-house using a bacterial isolate from a diseased fish from the target farm. Three groups of 150 fish each were injected with either 1) an oil-adjuvanted, inactivated whole cell autovaccine, ... -
An overview of challenges limiting the design of protective mucosal vaccines for finfish
Munangandu, Hetron Mweemba; Mutoloki, Stephen; Evensen, Øystein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
Challenges and Solutions to Viral Diseases of Finfish in Marine Aquaculture
Mugimba, Kizito K.; Byarugaba, Denis K.; Mutoloki, Stephen; Evensen, Øystein; Munang´andu, Hetron Mweemba (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Aquaculture is the fastest food-producing sector in the world, accounting for one-third of global food production. As is the case with all intensive farming systems, increase in infectious diseases has adversely impacted ... -
Characterization of streptococcus-like bacteria from diseased Oreochromis niloticus farmed on Lake Kariba in Zambia
Bwalya, Patricia; Simukoko, Chalumba Kachusi; Hang'ombe, Bernard M; Støre, Sofie C; Støre, Peder; Gamil, Amr Ahmed Abdelrahim; Evensen, Øystein; Mutoloki, Stephen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) farming on Lake Kariba, Zambia has been practiced since early 2000s. In recent years, the industry has experienced disease outbreaks with clinical signs consistent with streptococcus-like ... -
Current Advances on Virus Discovery and Diagnostic Role of Viral Metagenomics in Aquatic Organisms
Munangandu, Hetron Mweemba; Mugimba, Kizito K.; Byarugaba, Denis K.; Mutoloki, Stephen; Evensen, Øystein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017) -
Early mortality in tilapia fingerlings on Lake Kariba in Zambia
Donbæk, Christine; Mork, Anniken; Ravlo, Ingelin (Student paper, others, 2019)Tilapia is the most popularly cultured fish in the world, 126 countries or regions reported cultured carp production to FAO in 2015. Tilapia is the second most important finfish species group cultured worldwide in terms ... -
Edwardsiella tarda OmpA Encapsulated in Chitosan Nanoparticles Shows Superior Protection over Inactivated Whole Cell Vaccine in Orally Vaccinated Fringed-Lipped Peninsula Carp (Labeo fimbriatus)
Dubey, Saurabh; Avadhani, Kiran; Mutalik, Srinivas; Sivadasan, Sangeetha Madambithara; Maiti, Biswajit; Girisha, Shivani Kallappa; Venugopal, Moleyur Nagarajappa; Mutoloki, Stephen; Evensen, Øystein; Karunasagar, Indrani; Munangandu, Hetron Mweemba (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016) -
Gamma irradiation during gametogenesis in young adult zebrafish causes persistent genotoxicity and adverse reproductive effects
Hurem, Selma; Gomes, Tania; Brede, Dag Anders; Mayer, Ian; Lobert, Viola; Mutoloki, Stephen; Gutzkow, Kristine Bjerve; Teien, Hans-Christian; Oughton, Deborah Helen; Alestrøm, Peter; Lyche, Jan Ludvig (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The biological effects of gamma radiation may exert damage beyond that of the individual through its deleterious effects on reproductive function. Impaired reproductive performance can result in reduced population size ... -
Gray (Oreochromis niloticus x O. aureus) and Red (Oreochromis spp.) Tilapia Show Equal Susceptibility and Proinflammatory Cytokine Responses to Experimental Tilapia Lake Virus Infection
Mugimba, Kahoza Kizito; Tal, Shlomit; Dubey, Saurabh; Mutoloki, Stephen; Dishon, Arnon; Evensen, Øystein; Munang´andu, Hetroney Mweemba (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019) -
Infection profiles of selected aquabirnavirus isolates in CHSE cells
Gamil, Amr Ahmed Adelrahim; Evensen, Øystein; Mutoloki, Stephen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus Causing Clinical and Subclinical Infections in Atlantic Salmon Have Different Genetic Fingerprints
Mutoloki, Stephen; Jøssund, Trude B.; Ritchie, Gordon; Munangandu, Hetron Mweemba; Evensen, Øystein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016) -
IPNV antigen uptake and distribution in atlantic salmon following oral administration
Chen, Lihan; Evensen, Øystein; Mutoloki, Stephen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
Isolation and Characterisation of Yersinia ruckeri Bacteriophages from Selected Fish Sites in Norway
Hulbak, Oda Heier; Mittet, Oda; Strømseth, Line Storvoll (Student paper, others, 2020)There has been an increase of yersiniosis in Norwegian salmonid production in both freshwater and seawater stages in recent years. The disease is characterised by septicaemia and may cause high mortalities in fry. Antibiotics ... -
Isolation of Potential Pathogenic Bacteria of Farmed Tilapia and Their Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Selected Farms in Zambia
Fosskaug, Anne Kristin; Karlsen, Ida Lillebø; Kvale, Ane Granne (Student paper, others, 2024)Antibiotic resistance is a growing, global health problem affecting both humans and animals. The study utilized questionnaires directed at fish farmers to gather information on aquaculture practices and antibiotic use. ... -
Lactococcus garvieae isolated from Lake Kariba (Zambia) has low invasive potential in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Bwalya, Patricia; Hang'ombe, Bernard M.; Evensen, Øystein; Mutoloki, Stephen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The pathogenesis of Lactococcus garvieae (L. garvieae) was assessed in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) following administration by two different routes of infection (intraperitoneal versus immersion), using 180 fish ... -
Levels of persistent organic compounds and heavy metals in farmed and wild fish from Zambia and Tanzania, and assessment of possible health effects
Simukoko, Chalumba Kachusi (PhD thesis;2023:9, Doctoral thesis, 2023)Pollution of water bodies due to human activities is a threat to sustainable fisheries. Pollutants like heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) can affect biological functions in fish and human. This leads ... -
Management Practices, Farmers' Knowledge of Diseased Fish, and Their Occurrence in Fish Farms in Nyeri County, Kenya
Mulei, Isaac Rumpel; Mbuthia, Paul G.; Waruiru, Robert M.; Nyaga, Phillip N.; Mutoloki, Stephen; Evensen, Øystein (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) in small ruminants result in production losses, and consequently economic losses, and are an animal welfare problem in most countries in the Nordic-Baltic region. Intensive use of anthelmintics ... -
Occurrence and antibiotic susceptibility of fish bacteria isolated from Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia) and Clarias gariepinus (African catfish) in Uganda.
Wamala, Samuel Posian; Mugimba, Kahoza Kizito; Mutoloki, Stephen; Evensen, Øystein; Mdegela, Robinson; Byarugaba, Denis K.; Sørum, Henning (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2008)The intention of this study was to identify the bacterial pathogens infecting Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia) and Clarias gariepinus (African catfish), and to establish the antibiotic susceptibility of fish bacteria ...