Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
PulseExploreClubsResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeClubsExplore
April 10, 2026Reviews in AquacultureOpen Access

Infectious Diseases Management in Small‐Scale Freshwater Aquaculture in West Africa: Lessons for Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

MDMame Boucar DioufRFRobane FayeAKAhou Rachel Koumi

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

This review highlights pathogen management challenges in aquaculture, suggesting policies for improved food security in LMICs.

Key Points

  • To examine the infectious disease challenges in small-scale aquaculture in West Africa and propose management strategies.
  • Review evidence on aquaculture production systems in Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal
  • Analyze reported pathogens and surveillance capacities
  • Discuss biosecurity and water management practices
  • Production systems primarily rely on small-scale ponds and integrated agro-aquaculture
  • Fragmented data exists across pathogens, especially for viruses and fungi
  • Health management and laboratory capacities are limited, necessitating integrated surveillance

Cite This Study

Diouf et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d895a86c1944d70ce06b00https://doi.org/10.1111/raq.70145
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Also Consider

Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

  1. 1Microbiological safety of aquaponic systems: pathogen risks, challenges, and food safety interventions for Africa2026
  2. 2Fish health, environmental contaminants, and disease management in Ghanaian aquaculture: A systematic review2026
  3. 3Biosecurity Measures and Practices Relevant to Infectious Disease Management at Fish Farms in Northern Nigeria2026
  4. 4Knowledge and practices of biosecurity in aquaculture in Loumbila commune: farmers’ perceptions and health management implications, Burkina Faso2026
  5. 5Aquaculture development and biosecurity challenges in Uganda: toward resilient fish health management2026 · 1 citations