Integrated methodological approaches for simultaneous detection of viral load and immune responses in aquaculture fish

This study aims to understand the immune response to viral infection by investigating the dynamics of viral load and the production of immunoglobulin M (IgM) between different carp groups and their ability to transfer the disease to the naïve fish. This research is particularly critical for managing Koi Herpesvirus (KHV), as no licensed vaccines is currently available in Europe, making stringent control and prophylaxis the only effective prevention strategies.