Peter (Edwards),
You mention that it is easy to diagnose AFB in the field.

I suggest that for those who are used to seeing AFB in all its forms the chance of a correctly
diagnosing is quite high.
But, for those who may have limited experience - it is conversely, easy to confuse AFB with EFB and
larval/pupal deaths due to viral infection associated with elevated V.d. mite levels.
I would be most interested to read how you easily confirm AFB in the field - when the classic
symptoms are not present. This might occur if only a few cells are infected.
Granted, when advanced cases are seen, the presence of several stages of decay will help in
indicating which disease is most probably the cause.
Regards,
Peter

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