Sacbrood virus

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A virus that affects bee larvae after consuming contaminated water, pollen or nectar
Symptoms include scattered dead brood with discoloured, sunken or perforated cappings
Infected larvae die shortly after capping and have a yellowish appearance as the larva becomes a fluid filled sac. The skin of the dead larva changes into a tough plastic-like sac
Present throughout Australia, but not confirmed in NT

Scientific name: Sacbrood virus (Iflavirus)
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Life Form: Virus