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Aquaculture is rapidly becoming one of the pivotal sectors in the farm economy, driven by the increasing demand for high-quality animal protein at an affordable cost, especially with the escalating human population. However, the expansion of high-density fish populations also brings forth a challenge – the rapid transmission and spread of infectious disease agents among them. To combat this, vaccination is emerging as a reliable and standardized method for providing immunity against viral and bacterial outbreaks. The ideal vaccine is expected to be safe, effective, economical, and easily administered. The fish vaccination industry continually publishes new information on fish immunology and vaccinology, contributing to the improvement of vaccine formulation and efficacy. This review aims to offer insights into the current status of bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases, discuss existing vaccinations, and address potential industry-threatening diseases like infectious edwardsiellosis, motile aeromonas septicemia, TiLV, salmon anemia, vibriosis, and white spot disease. Technological advancements have played a crucial role in enhancing our understanding of fish immunological mechanisms, leading to improved vaccine administration and the development of recombinant live attenuated, subunit, DNA, and RNA vaccines. However, challenges such as oral tolerance, vaccine degradation, and stressful environments persist, impacting vaccine efficacy. Addressing these challenges and gaining a deeper understanding of the fish immune system and host-pathogen interactions will be pivotal for future improvements, contributing to the sustainability of aquaculture and enhancing global food security.
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Subject: Biology and Life Sciences  -   Immunology and Microbiology

1. Introduction

Fish farming is a billion-dollar industry and stands out as one of the fastest-growing sectors in animal food production. Beyond providing a stable source of income to millions of individuals, it plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and driving the economic development of several [1]. Environmental factors in the culture environment, including low water quality, high stocking density, and low oxygen levels, can induce stress in fish, elevating their vulnerability to infectious diseases. While effective management practices and prophylactic treatments significantly diminish disease susceptibility, the aquaculture industry still faces a substantial challenge, with more than 10% of all cultured fish being lost annually due to infectious diseases. This amounts to over 10 billion USD globally, underscoring the persistent impact of fish diseases on the aquaculture sector [1,2]. Disease outbreaks in fish cultures are attributed to various agents, with bacterial pathogens accounting for 54.9%, viruses for 22.6%, parasites for 19.4%, and mycotic agents for 3.1% of the reported cases [3,4]. This poses a significant issue, not only leading to substantial losses in aquaculture production but also giving rise to economic concerns in the developing world, which accommodates 90% of the aquaculture industry [5]. In Chile, for instance, infectious salmon anemia alone resulted in the loss of 20,000 jobs, costing the country 2 billion dollars[6]. China, the producer of 70% of the world’s farmed fish, experiences a 15% loss in total fish production due to diseases [7].
Hence, there is a significant emphasis on developing methods to prevent and control the spread of diseases. In the early stages, antibiotics served as a primary tool to combat infections due to their accessibility, affordability, and effectiveness in treating bacterial diseases. However, the repeated use of antibiotics was observed to suppress the fish's immune system and induce antibiotic resistance, thereby posing a threat to consumer health and safety[8,9]. As an alternative approach, vaccinations were introduced to decrease reliance on antibiotics.
The initiation of fish vaccinations dates back to the 1940s, and since that time, vaccines have played a pivotal role in mitigating the impact of bacterial and viral diseases on fish [10,11]. In the 1980s, only two commercial fish vaccines were available [1]. Presently, the market boasts over 50 vaccines catering to more than 30 different fish species. A majority of these vaccines have received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and are produced using methods that involve culturing target pathogens [12,13]. Administration primarily occurs through intraperitoneal injections. Ultimately, vaccination has proven highly successful, annually safeguarding thousands of fish from severe diseases [1].
When discussing the design and application of fish vaccination, it is important to have a good understanding of the fish immune system. Typically, the vaccination process involves trial-and-error with regard to pathogen identification, cultivation, and vaccine formulation [14]. Once a fish is vaccinated with the trial vaccine, the duration and intensity of protective immunity developed is examined to help provide a basis of whether the antigen is immunogenic and elicits the right ‘type’ of response, and so that researchers can identify restrictions within the vaccine that need to be addressed [15]. The ideal vaccine combines the most efficient antigens and adjuvant systems to produce an effective response against a specific pathogen with minimal side effects [14].
Recent studies in fish immunology have discovered that using cytokines as adjuvants instead of oil adjuvants has the advantage of stimulating the expression of co-stimulatory molecules and polarizing antigen-presenting cells [14]. Studies have also reported that using interferon responsive genes (IRGs) provides a form of innate immunity when encountering viral infections [16,17].
Advanced information in the field of fish immunology and microbiology are also directing new approaches toward fish vaccinology. Modern vaccine technology includes developments in the realm of recombinant DNA, which targets specific components within the pathogen using various expression systems. mRNA vaccines are also currently being studied and have been found to provide greater levels of immunity. In terms of vaccine administration, oral vaccines are being explored as an alternative strategy to commercially vaccinate fish, with the added advantage that it causes no stress to fish and is easier for fish farmers to administer [10].
Live attenuated vaccines are more efficacious, as they mimic natural infection conditions and have the ability to stimulate both humoral and mucosal immunity to generate a strong antibody response [18,19,20]. Some live attenuated vaccines were developed in 1990s and have been successfully implemented in aquaculture to increase production and reduce the use of antibiotics [21,22]. Recombinant attenuated Edwardsiella piscicida vaccines (RAEVs) have been explored as a vaccine delivery platform for heterologous antigens in aquaculture [23]. In carp, an E. tarda live attenuated vaccine induced greater levels of cellular immunity and conferred higher levels of protection compared to a formalin-killed vaccine against the wild-type strain.
While overall progress in fish vaccination is promising, certain limitations persist within the field. One notable challenge lies in the efficiency of administration, particularly given the individualized nature of vaccine delivery. Additionally, the aqueous environment poses a potential hindrance to the optimal efficacy of the vaccines. Various journals have extensively detailed the techniques employed in vaccine administration, current vaccination models, and the challenges confronting the fish vaccinology industry today. Bearing these considerations in mind, we will delve into the trends in fish vaccination, explore different vaccine types and administration methods, assess their advantages and limitations, and discuss the prospects of effectively controlling infectious fish diseases through vaccination

2. Fish Immune System

The fish immune system functions to identify and eliminate foreign material. It can be divided into two subsystems: the innate and adaptive immune system. While both subsystems aim to protect the body, adaptive immunity can be characterized as a system in which the organism, through genetic mutations and recombination, generates immunological memory against the pathogen. Namely, it provides immunity by identifying and eliciting the appropriate antigen response through the production of memory cells and specific receptors, including immunoglobins, B lymphocytes, and T-cells [24,25].
On the other hand, innate immunity is non-specific, wherein preexistent mechanisms, such as the epithelium and mucosa, form a barrier or chemically respond to anything that is foreign or non-self [26]. The innate immune system can be divided into physical, cellular and humoral components [27]. The physical barriers consist of mucosal routes, particularly in the gills, skin, gut, and epidermis [28]. The humoral components include cytokines, protease inhibitors, agglutinins, and antibacterial peptides. The cellular components consist of epidermal, neural, and phagocytic cells [27].
It is important to note that certain chemical components are a part of this system and play a vital role in the immune response. In particular, lysozymes, a component of the mucosa and the intestinal tract system, induce cell lysis to prevent infected viral cells from replicating. Cytokines, such as IL-1β and TNF-α, can trigger inflammation in response to gram-negative bacteria [18,29].
Once the antigen enters the body, the immune system launches a humoral and cell-mediated response. B cells identify and bind the antigen to specific receptors. Exposure to the antigen and the activation of helper T cells facilitates proliferation and differentiation of B cells into memory B and plasma cells during primary activation [30,31]. Plasma cells construct high-affinity antibodies against the antigen. Memory B cells contain antigen-recognizing receptors that can continue to identify the pathogen even after the virus has been controlled [32].
A cell-mediated response will also be activated. This involves the activation of T cells, which can act as both helper T cells or cytotoxic T cells. Cytotoxic T cells can lyse virus-infected cells and protect the organism from re-infection. T-helper cells, defined as CD4+, CD25+ T cells, act as a regulatory mechanism, stimulating Cytotoxic T cell production, influencing cytotoxic T cells, and suppressing certain immune responses deleterious to the host if needed [33]. The cell-mediated response is an imperative component of the viral response. It can protect against intracellular bacterial infection by pathogens like E. tarda with CD8α+, CD4+ T cells and sIgM+ cells, which possess antibacterial properties [34].
Cell-mediated responses work to terminate infected cells while humoral responses provide a form of resistance against the virus through antibody production. Thus, an effective vaccine entails the successful identification of virulence factors, the goal being to stimulate the immune system such that the fish develops protective immunity against the pathogen [7]. In most fish vaccinations, the organism is exposed to either a live attenuated pathogen, a non-replicating pathogen, an inactive pathogen or its subunits. This elicits a response from the immune system and aids in the development of antibodies against the pathogen [8,9].
Vaccination methods can stimulate activity of certain components within the immune system. For instance, oral vaccinations act in the gut and in mucosal sites, they trigger a systemic and humoral response while also increasing genetic expression of cytokines and IgM production. Bath vaccinations induce an innate and adaptive response, resulting in the upregulation of toll-like receptors and proinflammatory genes [18,35,36]. Mucosal vaccinations stimulate a form of frontline humoral immunity, wherein local immunoglobin proteins are produced in the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) and act against the pathogens in the mucosal tract [37]. Overall, a clear understanding of the immune system and its influence on vaccine administration can provide insight on vaccination trends, but more importantly, provide context on how the method of administration influences the effects of vaccination.
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3. Bacterial, Viral, and Parasitic Diseases in Fish

Fish are susceptible to a variety of diseases, both infectious and non-infectious. Infectious diseases are caused by a pathogenic organism, either encountered in the environment or spread through contact. Non-infectious diseases are caused by a combination of environmental and genetic anomalies and are not contagious. Infectious diseases are transmitted to fish either directly or indirectly and are expediated by external conditions such as poor water quality and contaminated culture. There are three types of infections that fish commonly suffer from: parasitic, bacterial and viral. The most common bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases and their current vaccination status are listed in Table 1.
Fish are commonly infected by pathogenic bacterial species belonging to the genera Edwardsiella, Vibrio, Aeromonas, Streptococcus, and Flavobacterium [38]. Bacterial pathogens are ubiquitous in the aquatic environment [39]. Induced stress and causative factors (e.g., organic pollution) can prompt a bacterial infection outbreak [40]. Symptoms of bacterial infection are often exhibited through exophthalmia, epithelial lesions and anorexia, all of which can be treated with antibiotics and vaccination. Intraperitoneal or bath vaccination are favored to treat bacterial infections, but in severe cases, antibiotics are administered [1]. There are existing vaccinations for several, but not all, bacterial infections.
Virus-host interactions can cause alterations at the cellular level and the viral infection can spread rapidly through manipulation of host DNA. Well-characterized DNA viruses include iridoviruses, herpesviruses, and adenoviruses [41]. However, some organisms are able to replicate inside the host organism through the insertion of RNA contents. RNA viruses are represented in the aquaculture world in the form of Retroviridae, Rhabdoviridae, Paramyxoviridae, and Orthomyxoviridae [41].
Viral symptoms are specific to the infection. For example, paramyxovirus evokes inflammatory gill disease, whereas infectious salmon anemia virus (ISAV) causes liver necrosis and anemia [42]. Given that viral symptoms include bacterial infections, it can be difficult to distinguish between viral and bacterial diseases. Thus, laboratory tests are the primary method of viral identification. Today, there are vaccines for both DNA and RNA viruses. DNA viruses are treated through the administration of pDNA via intramuscular injection, which yields ‘strong expression of transgenes at the injection site’. RNA vaccines utilize reverse genetics systems wherein RNA viral genomes are targeted and genetically manipulated by cDNA [43].
Parasitic organisms can enter through the gills and skin or be ingested with its intermediate host. They are grouped into two categories: ectoparasites and endoparasites. Ectoparasites live on the external surface of hosts, while endoparasites live within the host [44]. The spread of parasitic infections is facilitated via anthropogenic factors; low pH, low oxygen concentration in reservoirs and lakes, and thermal pollution can cause infections such as ichthyobodosis and myxosporeoses [40]. Parasitic infections are often diagnosed using a combination of observational and laboratory techniques. Salt-grain blisters and emerging white spots are often considered to signs of white spot disease, however, the presence of Ichthyophthirius mulifiliis (‘Ich’) can only be confirmed by analyzing the organism’s epithelial tissue under a compound microscope [45]. Apart from increased mucus secretion and gill discoloration, parasites evoke cell proliferation and immunomodulation, which are detrimental to the fish host [46]. There is a high emphasis on preventative measures, such as biochemical and bath techniques, to prevent and decrease the severity of the disease in culture environments. However, there are no vaccinations for parasitic infections currently on the market.

4. Current Licensed Vaccines for Bacterial Diseases

Bacterial diseases occur as a result of interactions between bacteria, host, and the surrounding environment [47]. Over the past few years, these interactions have been studied and have led to the production of various vaccines. Table 2 covers the list of licensed commercial vaccines available for bacterial diseases in fish.

4.1. Edwardsiellosis in Fish

Edwardsiellosis is one of the most important bacterial diseases in fish. It is caused by Edwardsiella piscicida, a gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacterium of the family Enterobacteriaceae. It affects many economically important fish species, including catfish (Ictalurus furtatus), tilapia (Tilapia nilotica), European eel (Anguilla anguilla) and Indian major carp (Catla catla) [48,49,50]. Having endured the overuse of antibiotics, the pathogen boasts several antibiotic resistance genes, making it a complex and difficult pathogen to protect against. Vaccination would be an effective method to prevent and control Edwardsiella outbreaks. There are no commercial vaccines available to prevent disease.
Current research is focusing on developing live attenuated and subunit vaccines, with live attenuated vaccines targeting the PhoP-PhoQ complex, known to sense and respond to homeostatic changes, as well as Type III and Type IV secretion systems, often considered to be influential virulent determinants [51,52,53]. Several subunit vaccines impact cytokines, specifically interleukins, to provide immunity to the host (Tang et al 2020) (Guo et al 2018). A recombinant attenuated Edwardsiella piscicida vaccine (RAEV) vector system with a regulated-delayed attenuation phenotype has been used to deliver heterologous protective antigen. This novel vaccine system induces both systemic and mucosal IgM titer against E. piscicida and heterologous antigen in zebrafish [54].

4.2. Enteric Septicemia of Catfish

Enteric septicemia of catfish (ESC), also known as hole-in-the-head disease, is caused by Edwardsiella ictaluri. Given that E. ictaluri is intracellular pathogen, ESC cannot be treated using killed vaccines [47]. Instead, a vaccine that targets T cells by antigen presenting cells (APC) can induce innate immunity [55]. The only commercially available vaccine for ESC has not been widely accepted due to lack of efficacy as well as nominal economic returns [56]. Another live attenuated vaccine developed by MAFES and MSU, which contains increasing concentrations of rifamycin, is under consideration and is undergoing commercial-scale trials [57]. To be able to produce more vaccines and better understand how the pathogen operates, researchers are investigating the the immune response once the vaccine is administered [55,58,59].

4.3. Bacterial Kidney Disease:

Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD) is a chronic infection which impacts salmonids at low temperatures. The causative agent, Renibacterium salmoninarum, contains the p57 protein, which agglutinates and suppresses the host’s defense mechanism [60]. The predominant effect of the disease is granulomatous inflammation, which spreads throughout the body and causes lesions in the kidney [61]. There is only one vaccine commercially available in the market, sold under the trade name Renogen. It is a live vaccine prepared through lyophilization and contains a live version of the bacteria [61]. In one trial, it was found that a combination of Renogen and MT-239 resulted in increased survival [61]. However, immune response varies and a single vaccine is not completely reliable. There are several recently published papers that focus on the characteristics of the bacterium, but there are few papers published on vaccination trials and formulation in this decade [62,63,64].

4.4. Flavobacteriosis/Columnaris

Flavobacteriosis is caused by bacteria in the Flavobacteriaceae family, and impacts both farmed and wild fish. The most well-characterized bacteria within this family are F. psychrophilum and F. columnare, both of which are responsible for devastating losses. Current vaccinations on the market include Aquavac-Col, Fryvacc 1 and Fryvacc 2. When conducting trials, Aquavac-Col was developed using genomovar I and was found to be effective in protecting catfish from columnaris, though it was found to be ineffective against genomovar II [65]. Rifampicin-resistant mutants from F. columnare genomovar II strains were found to be stable and effective against the more virulent genomovar II strain [66]. Fryvacc1 is specifically administered to salmonids and FryVacc 2 is the first bivalent immersion vaccine created [67]. Fryvacc II works against Columnaris and Yersiniosis [68]. Though both vaccines are legally licensed, there are few articles assessing their efficacy. Extensive research has provided insight on the genomic sequences and characterization of the variants of the disease, and has led to the development of mucosal vaccines which incorporate a rifampicin-resistant mutant strain [69,70]. Moreover, it has led to the formulation of the B.17-ILM vaccine, a live attenuated vaccine that protects against F. psychrophilum in salmonids and rainbow trout [71,72]. The vaccine is composed of a rifampicin resistant strain of F. psychrophilum, has considerable research supporting its protection potency, and is currently undergoing trials so that it can become licensed and commercialized in the US [72,73,74].

4.5. Furunculosis

Furunculosis is caused by the gram-negative, bacillus bacterium Aeromonas salmonicida. Symptoms of the disease include dermal ulcerations, skin darkening and bacterial infiltration in several organs, and are elicited by the type 3 secretion system, which serves as a conduit for the passage of effector proteins into host cells [75,76,77]. This is best described as an ‘immune invasion,’ as it inhibits phagocytosis and intracellular killing, making it a high-mortality disease [77,78]. Currently, there are several vaccines are available on the market to treat furunculosis. Many of the vaccines, including those manufactured by Alpha Ject Norvax Minova 6, Forte VI and Lipogen Forte, are polyvalent vaccines. It is difficult to distinguish whether this provides more protection against the bacterin or not, some studies indicate that this form of vaccine provides better immunity than monovalent vaccines and that it enhances the humoral immune response, and others found that both provide proper protection [79,80]. Various studies have concluded that mineral oil-adjuvant vaccines have provided the most protection when challenged by this disease, as it is known to induce a non-specific immunity [81,82,83]. However, this form of vaccination induces adverse reactions, including internal lesions and reduction in weight [81]. There is an emphasis on identifying what can be done to reduce the severity of these reactions, and on developing safer, yet effective vaccines [84,85,86]. Live attenuated vaccines containing A-layer and O-deficient strains of Aeromonas salmonicida have been shown to confer significant protection, and there are researchers looking into recombinant vaccines for other species impacted by the disease, including rainbow trout [67,87,88,89].

5. Current Licensed Vaccines for Viral Diseases

In comparison to bacterial infections, viral disease outbreaks are more difficult to control due to lack of anti-viral therapeutics and information regarding the mechanism of viruses, specifically, how they impact the organism. Several research trials have been conducted on the latter and have provided crucial information that has allowed companies and academic organizations alike to develop effective vaccines. Table 3 displays a list of available licensed viral vaccines for fish.

Koi Herpes Virus (KHV)

The koi herpesvirus causes significant mortality in common carp types. It is a double-stranded DNA virus that belongs to the family Alloherpresviridae. The virus can replicate within a host organism and release infectious agents without showing physical or clinical signs, resulting in its association with viral outbreaks in the aquatic world.
Not much is understood about its pathogenesis and how the virus is transmitted, it can go undetected for weeks. KV-3, produced by KoVax, is the only commercially available vaccine for KHV. Autogenous, inactivated vaccines have been developed and administered to protect carp in countries such as Germany and Indonesia [90]. DNA vaccines are being tested and developed, and Arthrospira platensis is being explored as an alternative to prevent an outbreak of KHV and reduce its transmission rate [90,91,92,93].

Infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHNV)

Infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus is a single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the family Rhabdoviridae and the genus Novirhabdovirus. The virus can be isolated into 3 genogroups (U, M, and L), with the M genogroup containing a higher genetic diversity and a higher mortality (CFSPH) [94]. There are several patented vaccines against IHNV, including live-attenuated vaccines, inactivated and reverse genetic vaccines [95,96,97]. However, safety and environmental concerns have prevented commercial availability. APEX-IHN was commercially marketed due to its protective efficacy and reduction in transmission [98]. Currently, DNA vaccine trials are being conducted, the majority of which are developed based on the G protein unique to the IHNV U and M genotypes. Multivalent vaccines are being researched to combat both IHNV and VHSV [99].

Red Sea Bream Iridovirus (RSIV)

Red Sea Bream Iridovirus (RSIV) is a single-stranded DNA virus belonging to the Iridoviridae family and the Megalocytivirus genus. It utilizes a horizontal mode of transmission and has been found to infect juveniles more than adults. There have been some trials attempting to develop a genetic vaccine and a recombinant yeast cell oral vaccine [100]. However, more trials must be conducted in order to certify and license them as commercially available vaccines. A formalin-based vaccine was developed by Nakajima et al 1999 [101]. While this vaccine is currently available for fish species of the Seriola genus, it is not effective on rock bream [102]. Currently, there are trials being conducted to determine the efficacy of DNA vaccines and vaccines effective on rock bream [102,103]. When conducting cross-examination against other Megalocytiviruses, AQUAVAC® IridoV showed partial protection against infectious spleen and kidney necrosis virus (ISKNV) and no cross-protection against scale drop disease virus (SDDV) [104]. As a result, a bivalent or polyvalent vaccine is being considered. One example is the PISCIVAC™ Irido Si vaccine, which specifically protects red sea bream against both RSIV and Streptococcus iniae, and is licensed in Japan [105].

Salmonid Alphavirus (SAV)

The salmonid alphavirus itself is a positive-sense RNA virus belonging to the family Toogaviridae and the genus Alphavirus. The diseases caused by the virus are pancreatic disease (PD) and sleeping disease (SD), and while both are classified as separate diseases, a histopathological study conducted found that both diseases are caused by a similar or identical agent. Additionally, both have similarities at the nucleotide and amino acid level [106]. There are 6 different strains or subtypes of SAV. That being said, it was found that a vaccine containing a single subtype or strain can protect against PD caused by different strains of SAV, regardless of their subtype grouping [107].
Currently, only inactivated intraperitoneal vaccines are on the market. Though they are licensed for commercial use, it was found that Norvax Compact PD reduced the mortality rate by 50% [108]. Few studies have been conducted to evaluate the efficacy of all 4 vaccines. In a recent study, researchers compared the efficacy of 2 DNA vaccines, one based on a plasmid expressing the whole SAV structural polyprotein C-E3-E2-6K-E1 (pCSP) and one based on a plasmid encoding the SAV3 surface protein E2 alone (pE2), and Norvax Compact PD containing the inactivated SAV subtype 1 [109]. They found that pCSP and the Norvax vaccine reduced mortality rates, but when comparing all three vaccines, it was found that pCSP provided far more protection against the virus than Norvax and the p53 plasmid [110]. Thus, there is more research being done on developing a DNA vaccine against the virus. Recently, a DNA vaccine under the name of Clynav with SAV subtype 3 was approved by the European Medicine Agency and is currently undergoing commercial trials in salmon farms [111].

Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus (IPNV)

Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus is a double stranded RNA (dsRNA) virus belonging to the Birnavirus family. The virus affects salmonids, namely the Rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon populations in North America and Europe. IPNV has a double-stranded genome, consisting of fragments A and B. Out of the 5 proteins that make up the virus, Fragment A is responsible for encoding VP2 and VP3, 2 major structural proteins of the virus. Specifically, VP2 proteins contain the most antigenic determinants [112]. Therefore, many vaccines against the IPNV contain the immunogenic protein to neutralize antibodies and stimulate an immune response.
There are many commercially available vaccines currently on the market to combat IPNV (Table 2). Some of the first viral vaccines developed to combat IPNV and many other viruses were inactivated vaccines, and they continue to be a reliable method, which may be why there are many inactivated vaccines on the market for IPNV. Inactivated viral vaccines also induce strong responses, as they retain the inactivated genomic component [113]. Along with inactivated vaccines, the Microtek Trivalent vaccine has also been highly successful and provides the user the convenience of providing protection against 3 pathogens [113]. There are DNA vaccines are being developed and tested currently, including a DNA vaccine wherein the VP2 gene was incorporated into a DNA vector and added into alginate microspheres [114]. This alginate-bound DNA vaccine was distributed into food pellets and was found to provide high protection in juvenile Rainbow Trout [114]. Another DNA vaccine encodes the VP2 gene with P217, T221, A247 (PTA) motif, which was found to elicit a strong immune response [115].

Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA)

Infectious salmon anemia is caused by a single-stranded RNA virus (ssRNA) that belongs to the Orthomyxoviridae family. It is one of the deadliest viruses that affect Atlantic salmon. The virus’s biochemical and chemical structures are similar to that of the influenza virus [116]. After examining more than 160 ISAV isolates, it was found that there are 2 hemagglutinin subtypes of the vaccine, one predominant in America, and the other dominant in Europe [117]. Therefore, many vaccines contain an inactivated whole virus as an antigen [116].
As seen in Table 3, there are many inactivated polyvalent vaccines and subunit vaccines available. While subunit vaccines can be difficult to formulate, given that the proteins can quickly degenerate, they yield effective results. A highly successful example is the Blueguard ISA Oral vaccine [3]. Recently, an adjuvant vaccine, wherein an SAV-based replicon, was found to provide immunity against the ISA when administered via intramuscular injection [10,118]. There are also studies investigating interferon-based vaccines [119].

Tilapia Lake Virus

Tilapia lake virus (TiLV) is a pathogen that has recently emerged and is responsible for significant mortality and economic losses in global tilapia aquaculture. Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) is a negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the family Amnoonvirdae and the genus Tilapinevirus [120,121]. First documented in 2013, TiLV made headlines as it spread across continents in record time with a mortality rate above 80% [122]. The virus consists of 10 segments that encode 10 proteins. Segment 1 exhibits slight similarity to the polymerase proteins of influenza and is believed to encode for PB1, a protein that initiates RNA synthesis and plays a vital role in integrating viral genetic material into the host cell [122,123]. Currently, research has focused on understanding the etiology of the virus and its method of transmission. There are currently no vaccines commercially available on the market. Several investigations on the effect of the VP20 protein on segment 8, which serves as a vaccine antigen, have made creating DNA-based vaccines against the virus more favorable [124,125].

5.1. Current Licensed Vaccines for Parasitic Diseases

Parasitic diseases can have devastating effects on the aquaculture industry, and these effects are not limited to monetary and economic loss. If not handled properly and eliminated, the consumption of raw diseased fish can cause infections in other organisms, and even humans.
Although parasitic infections are known to be as impactful as viruses and bacteria, there is only one commercially licensed vaccine to treat a parasitic infection (a vaccine against Sea lice manufactured by Aquatec) [126,127]. This is because very little is understood about the immune response to parasites. Parasitic diseases invade host cells and feed off of the host to obtain nutrients for growth, reproduction and transmission. Additionally, parasites have mechanisms in place to prevent and cope with the piscine immune response. These include parasitic migration, wherein the parasite migrates to host sites where the immune response has not reached or is weak, anti-immune mechanisms, which allow them to resist innate humoral factors, and immunodepression, where parasites induce apoptosis of the host’s leukocytes [128,129]. However, modern science has made advances in understanding parasitic infections. Neutrophils have been found to play a crucial role in defending against parasites, MC degranulation has been observed in several parasitic infections and eosinophilic granule cells have been found to release various tryptases, lysosomes and antimicrobial peptides at the site of parasitic invasion [129,130,131]. Current literature review focuses on investigating ectoparasites and their proteomic expression to determine vaccination mechanisms and methods. For instance, in Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae, known to cause polycystic kidney disease, the activation of a micro-exon gene Tb-MEG1 has been found to avert immune subversion [132]. An anti-Tb-MEG1-based DNA vaccine has been shown to activate IgM responses against the infection [126]. Additionally, the injectable, commercially available vaccine produced by Aquatec utilizes a synthetic subunit antigen along with the keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) to elicit protection against sea lice [133,134]. Studies investigating I. multifiliis have found success expression of a DNA vaccine using Iag52B in rainbow trout and channel catfish, the recurrent theme in vaccine trials against this parasite seems to be the use of 48kDa immobilization antigens [135,136,137].
Overall, parasitic vaccines rely on DNA and subunit-based vaccines through intraperitoneal injection [126]. It is important to note the discrepancy in the number of vaccine trials done on ectoparasitic diseases in comparison to endoparasitic diseases. Little is known about the genetic composition and protein expression of myxozoans, which play a role in pathogenicity of the fish host. Analysis of their microbiology and DNA composition will facilitate the isolation of proteins directly involved in pathogenesis and aid in developing vaccines.

5.2. Challenges and Limitations in Developing Vaccines for Fish

The ideal vaccine provides long-term immunity, is easily distributed and is economical. Oral vaccination is the preferred method of administration due to its versatility and ease of use, it doesn’t cause stress to fish and can be distributed in large numbers at once. However, as much as oral vaccination is considered a future prospect, it comes with its limitations. Due to its route of entry, this form of vaccination can cause oral tolerance. Defined as the suppression of humoral and cellular immune responses, oral tolerance is one of the main issues that hinder the development of effective oral vaccines [28]. Though there is some information regarding the mechanism responsible for this phenomenon in mammals and humans, there is little information on how it works in fish [138,139].
Similar to oral, mucosal vaccines are widely distributed, easy to administer, and can provide optimal administration efficacy as fish have large mucosal surfaces [1]. The issue in this case involves efficacy. There are no immunostimulants in non-replicating mucosal vaccines that can impact the vaccine’s performance and there is also the risk of prolonged exposure to vaccination [140]. Because most mucosal vaccinations utilize bath administration, it can be difficult to calculate how much of the antigen was administered in relation to the functional testing of mucosal T cells, which can prevent proper evaluation of vaccination efficacy [141].
Bath immersion, also known as immersion vaccination, involves the administration of vaccine antigens via immersive techniques and is mostly used to provide booster vaccinations [71]. Immersion vaccines facilitate mass vaccination and can provide vaccination to smaller fish that are not able to endure intraperitoneal vaccination. Though new research has found that live attenuated vaccines, recombinant vaccines and chitosan-based vaccines increase immersion vaccine efficacy, it is difficult to produce a bath administration vaccine in the lab due to the denaturation of antigens when crossing digestive and mucosal barriers, variability in results, and difficulty in determining improvement measures from experimental trials [1,142,143,144].
Although there such vaccine models have the potential to be successful, there needs to be more research conducted on immunological mechanisms to understand how to formulate a vaccine that will be able to successfully produce the desired result without severe side-effects, such as chronic stress. Researchers should focus on producing vaccines that induce long-term immunity. This way, fish do not have to repeatedly undergo handling and anesthetic procedures, which are necessary for injection-based vaccines administration [145]. This would also reduce susceptibility to oral tolerance. When discussing administration methods, bath and immersion vaccines are also noted. Bath vaccination is noted as inducing long-term immunity.
Although such limitations are directly related to vaccine formulation and administration, certain factors such as cost efficiency are indirectly related. As much as cost-efficiency is one of the strengths of vaccination, a lot of money is needed to produce a strong vaccine. From antigen isolation, to producing the most favorable adjuvant, to evaluating the mortality of the vaccine in a commercial setting, there are several steps required for the production of a strong vaccine, all of which can be costly.
There should also be more information on the efficacy of commercial vaccines. Although there are certain regulations and standards that a certified vaccination must meet to become commercially available, there are not many scientific papers comparing the efficacy of different vaccines that claim to protect against the same pathogen. This would aid farmers in determining which vaccine is best for them to use. Though vaccines have the ability to prevent viral outbreaks, they cannot be used on fish weighing less than 20g [145]. Many of these fish are in the larval or fry stage. This is a challenge, as fish in these stages are the most susceptible to major disease outbreaks [146].

6. Summary and Conclusions

Pharmaq, a leading aquaculture vaccine-producing company, has reported the distribution of over 300 million doses of salmon-helping vaccines to Norway. In Chile, the world’s second-largest producer of farmed fish, the majority, if not all, of farmed salmonids are vaccinated [147]. Globally, millions of fish vaccines are distributed with the aim of reducing mortality rates in aquaculture farms and preventing disease outbreaks. The vaccination process is complex, requiring a deep understanding of the host’s genomic components, cellular defenses, and their interactions. While several licensed vaccines are available, there is currently no commercially available vaccine to protect against certain parasitic, bacterial, and viral diseases, such as white spot disease, Edwardsiellosis, and Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV). Nevertheless, publications have provided insights into potential prospects and outlined preventive measures, such as adhering to strict aquaculture guidelines to reduce stress and maintain sanitation. It is crucial to acknowledge advancements in fish immunology and vaccinology, which have introduced various administration methods to vaccinate against diseases like Vibriosis and IPNV. These advancements have also facilitated the formulation of cost-effective polyvalent vaccines, allowing the simultaneous vaccination against multiple diseases with just one injection.

Acknowledgments

This work was supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture – USDA-NIFA Grant No. 2022-70007-38287.

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Table 1. List of the most common bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases in aquaculture.
Table 1. List of the most common bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases in aquaculture.
Name of the Diseases Causative Agent Fish it Affects
Bacterial
Atypical furunculosis Aeromonas salmonicida Salmonids
Motile aeromonid septicemia Aeromonas hydrophila, A. caviae, A. sobria Catfish, salmonids, cyprinids
Vibriosis Vibrio anguillarum, V. ordalii Marine Fish including: Salmonids, Yellowtail, Halibut, Amberjack
Enteric septicemia Edwardsiella ictaluri Catfish
Edwardsiellosis Edwardsiella piscicida Catfish, Striped Bass, Tilapia, Sea bream
Enteric septicemia Edwardsiella tarda Catfish, eel, hirame
Tuberculosis Mycobacterium marinum, M. fortuitum, M. chelonae Sea bass, tropical aquarium fish
Streptococcosis Streptococcus parauberis Turbot
Streptococcosis Streptococcus phocae Atlantic salmon
Flavobacteriosis Flavobacterium psychrophilum Salmonids, freshwater fish
Rainbow trout fry syndrome Flavobacterium psychrophilum Salmonids, freshwater Fish
Viral
Tilapia Lake Virus Tilapia Tilapinevirus Tilapia and hybrid tilapia fish
Infectious Hemorrhagic necrosis Rhabdovirus Snakehead, carp, barbs
Infectious salmon anemia Orthomyxovirus Atlantic salmon
Infectious pancreatic necrosis Birnavirus Salmonids, Sea brass, Sea bream, Pacific Cod
Koi Herpes Virus Herpesvirus Cyprinid Fish
Viral nervous necrosis Betanovirus Marine fish species including Sea brass, groupers, halibut
Salmonid Alphavirus Alphavirus Altantic Salmon, Rainbow Trout
Iridoviral disease Iridovirus Amberjack, Yellowtail, Red Sea Bream
Costiasis Ichthyobodo necotor Several Freshwater and Saltwater fish
Salmon Poisoning disease Nanophyetus salmincola Salmon, several Freshwater Fish
White Spot Ichthyophthirius mulifiliis Freshwater Fish
Sea Lice Lepeophtheirus solmonis Marine Salmonids
Whirling Disease Myxobolus cerebralis Trout, Salmon, Whitefish
Myxosporeans Myxobolus genera Freshwater and Marine Fish
Microsporean Pleistophora genera Freshwater and Marine Fish
Table 2. List of licensed bacterial vaccines.
Table 2. List of licensed bacterial vaccines.
Disease Pathogen Host Type of Vaccine Route of delivery Trade Name Country
Enteric septicaemia of catfish (ESC) Edwardsiella ictaluri catfish Live attenuated Immersion Aquavac-ESC US
Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD) Renibacterium salmoninarum salmonids Live, Attenuated IP Renogen US
Canada
Chile
Flavobacteriosis/
Columnaris		 Flavobacterium
columnare
Flavobacterium maritimus 		cyprinids, salmonids, catfish, carp Live, Attenuated Immersion Aquavac-Col US
Canada
Chile
Inactivated IP Alpha Ject® IPNVFlevo 0.025 Chile
Killed bacterin Immersion FryVacc 1 US
Canada
FryVacc 2 Chile
Furunculosis Aeromonas salmonicida Atlantic Salmon &
Rainbow Trout		 Inactivated, oil-based IP AlphaJect 3000 Denmark
Finland
Iceland
Ireland
Norway
Sweden
Alpha Ject® 2.2 UK
Alpha Ject® 4-1, Alpha Ject® 5-1 Chile
Alpha Ject® 6-2 Norway
The Faroe Islands
Alpha Ject® micro 7 ILA Norway
The Faroe Islands
Subunit Vaccine IP Norvax® Minova 6 Norway
Inactivated Bacterin IP AquaVac-FNM UK
Ireland
Spain
France
Killed Bacterin IP Lipogen Forte, Furogen Dip, Forte VI US
Canada
Streptococcosis Streptococcus iniae tilapia and seabass Inactivated IP or Bath Norvax Strep Si, Aquavac Strep Sa Vietnam
Honduras
Indonesia
tilapia Killed IP Aquavac-Garvetil Honduras Venezuela
Ecuador The Philippines Indonesia
Streptococcus
agalactiae 		tilapia Inactivated IP AlphaJect® micro1 TiLa Brazil
Colombia
Honduras
Indonesia
Panama
Streptococcus
parauberis 		Turbot Inactivated IP Icthiovac-STR Spain
Vibriosis V. anguillarum
V. ordalii 		Atlantic Salmon Inactivated, Oil-based IP Alpha Ject® micro 7 ILA, Alpha Ject® 6-2 Norway
The Faroe Islands
Inactivated, oil-based IP Alpha Ject® 5-1, Alpha Ject® 4-1, Chile
Inactivated, oil-based IP Alpha Ject® Micro-4 Canada
Subunit Vaccine IP Norvax® Minova 6 Norway
Inactivated, Oil-based IP Alpha Ject® micro 6 Ireland
UK
The Faroe Islands
Norway
Sea bass Inactivated, Oil-based IP Alpha Ject® micro 2000 Croatia
Spain
Greece
France
Atlantic salmon Inactivated, oil-based IP Alpha Ject® Micro-3 Chile
Atlantic aalmon &
Rainbow trout		 Inactivated, oil-based IP Alpha Ject® 5-3 Iceland
Norway
Atlantic salmon &
Rainbow trout		 Inactivated, oil-based IP AlphaJect 3000 Denmark
Finland
Iceland
Ireland
Norway
Sweden
Sea bass Inactivated, oil-based Dip ALPHA DIP® Vib Croatia
Cyprus
Greece
Italy
Portugal
Spain
Sea bass Inactivated, oil-based Bath/
Immersion		 ALPHA DIP® Vibrio Turkey
Atlantic salmon Inactivated, oil-based IP Alpha Ject® 2-2 UK
Salmonids Killed bacterin IP Furogen Dip,
Forte VI,
Lipogen Forte		 US
Canada
Salmonids Killed bacterin Bath/
Immersion		 Vibrogen-2 US
Canada
European sea bass Inactivated bacterin IP AquaVac Vibrio Pasteurella Greece
Middle East
Rainbow trout Inactivated bacterin Oral/
Immersion		 AquaVac Vibrio, AquaVac Vibrio Oral Boost Finland
UK
Ireland
Spain
Greece
Table 3. List of licensed viral vaccines.
Table 3. List of licensed viral vaccines.
Virus Type of Virus (RNA/DNA) Fish Host Trade Name (if applicable) Type of Vaccine Delivery Method Licensed for use in the following countries: Description
SAV RNA Atlantic Salmon Norvax Compact PD Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Norway
Chile
UK		 A monovalent vaccine which contains an inactivated strain of SAV subtype 1.
SAV RNA Atlantic Salmon Aquavac PD7 Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Norway A polyvalent vaccine which contains seven strains to protect against
pancreatic disease, infectious pancreatic necrosis, furunculosis, cold-water vibriosis, vibriosis and winter ulcers.Specifically, to protect against SAV, it contains an inactivated strain of SAV subtype 1.
SAV RNA Atlantic Salmon Aquavac PD3 Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection UK A polyvalent vaccine which contains an inactivated strain of SAV subtype 1, as well as infectious pancreatic necrosis and furunculosis.
SAV RNA Atlantic Salmon Alphaject Micro 1 PD Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection UK
Norway		 A monovalent vaccine which contains the inactivated SAV subtype 3, the SAV strain most dominant in Norway.
IPNV RNA Atlantic Salmon, Rainbow Trout AlphaJect 1000 Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Chile Norway UK A monovalent vaccine containing an inactivated form of the virus.
IPNV RNA Atlantic Salmon Birnagen Forte Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Canada
UK		 A monovalent vaccine containing inactivated bacterins and virulins
IPNV RNA Atlantic Salmon Aquavac IPN Oral Recombinant Oral US
Canada
Chile
Middle East		 A monovalent vaccine containing capsid proteins VP2 and VP3
IPNV RNA Atlantic Salmon, Pacific Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trou Blueguard IPNV Oral Inactivated Oral Chile A monovalent vaccine containing 2 inactivated strains of IPNV
IPNV RNA Rainbow Trout,
Atlantic Salmon,
Pacific Salmon,
Chinook Salmon		 Blueguard IPN Inyectable Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Chile A monovalent vaccine containing 2 strains of inactivated IPNV
IPNV RNA Atlantic Salmon AlphaJect IPNV-Flavo 0.025 Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Chile A bivalent vaccine protecting against IPNV and Flavobacteriosis.
IPNV RNA Atlantic Salmon, Pacific Salmon, Rainbow Trout AlphaJect Micro 2 Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Chile A bivalent vaccine protecting against IPNV and SRS
IPNV RNA Atlantic Salmon AlphaJect 2-2 Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection UK A bivalent vaccine protecting against IPNV and Furunculosis.
IPNV RNA Atlantic Salmon AlphaJect Micro 3 Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Chile A trivalent vaccine protecting against IPNV, SRS, and Vibriosis.
IPNV RNA Atlantic Salmon
Rainbow Trout		 Blueguard SRS+IPN+Vibrio Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Chile A trivalent vaccine which includes 2 strains of inactivated IPNV and inactivated bacterins to protect against SRS and Vibrio
IPNV RNA Atlantic Salmon AlphaJect 4-1 Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Chile A polyvalent vaccine protecting against Furunculosis, SRS, Vibriosis, and IPNV
IPNV RNA Atlantic Salmon Pentium Forte Plus Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Norway Contains inactivated whole virus of IPNV, and also protects against Furunculosis, Classical Vibriosis, coldwater vibriosis, and Winter Ulcer.
IPNV RNA Atlantic Salmon Norvax Minova 6 Subunit, inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection UK
Norway		 A multivalent vaccine which protects against Furunculosis, classical vibriosis, coldwater vibriosis, wound disease and IPNV. It contains a subunit VP2 capsid protein.
IPNV RNA Atlantic Salmon AlphaJect Micro 6 Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Norway
United Kingdom
The Faroe Islands
Ireland		 A multivalent vaccine protecting against Furunculosis, Vibriosis,
Coldwater vibriosis,
Winter sore, and IPNV
IPNV RNA Atlantic Salmon AlphaJect 6-2 Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Norway
The Faroe Islands		 A polyvalent vaccine protecting against Furunculosis, Vibriosis. Coldwater vibriosis, Winter sore, and IPNV.
IPNV and ISA RNA Atlantic Salmon AlphaJect Micro 4-2 Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Chile A multivalent vaccine protecting against IPNV, Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA), Vibriosis, and Furunculosis.
IPNV and ISA RNA Atlantic Salmon AlphaJect 5-1 Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Chile A polyvalent vaccine protecting against Furunculosis, SRS, Vibriosis, ISA, and IPNV
IPNV and ISA RNA Atlantic Salmon AlphaJect Micro 7 Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Norway
The Faroe Islands		 A multivalent vaccine protecting against, Furunculosis, Vibriosis, Coldwater vibriosis, Winter sore, IPNV, and (ISA).
IPNV and ISA RNA Atlantic Salmon Blueguard SRS+IPN+VO+ISA Subunit and Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Chile A polyvalent vaccine containing subunit ISA, inactivated IPNV strain, and bacterins. It protects against ISA, IPNV, SRS, and Vibriosis.
IPNV and ISA RNA Altantic Salmon Blueguard IPN+SRS+AS+VO+ISA inyectable Subunit and Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Chile A polyvalent vaccine containing subunit ISA, inactivated IPNV strain, and bacterins. It protects against ISA, IPN, SRS, vibriosis, and furunculosis.
ISA RNA Atlantic Salmon AlphaJect Micro 1 ISA Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Chile A monovalent vaccine that includes an inactivated strain of ISA.
ISA RNA Salmonids Forte VII Inactivated Intraperitoneal Injection Canada A polyvalent vaccine which contains inactivated ISA and bacterin. It protects against ISA, Furunculosis, and Vibriosis.
Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) DNA Cyprinid Fish KV-3 Attenuated Immersion/Injection Isreal, USA A live, attenuated monovalent vaccine that protects against KHV.
RSIV DNA Red Sea Bream, along with cultured marine fish such as yellowtail and sea brass n.a Formalin Intraperitoneal Japan A monovalent formalin-based vaccine that fights against RSIV. This was the first vaccine made against the virus.
RSIV DNA Red Sea Bream, along with cultured marine fish such as yellowtail and sea brass AQUAVAC® IridoV Formalin, oil-adjuvant Intraperitoneal Singapore A monovalent vaccine with an inactivated strain of RSIV which targets tilapia and Asian Sea Bass.
IHNV RNA Salmonids including rainbow trout, steelhead trout and Atlantic Salmon Apex-IHN DNA Intramuscular Injection Canada, USA A DNA plasmid vaccine targeting IHNV in salmonids
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