Research progress in Siniperca chuatsi rhabdovirus

The mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) is one of the most economically important cultured fish species in Asian countries. With the expansion of artificial farming, infectious diseases have become a major threat to the mandarin fish farming industry, posing a challenge to its sustainable development. Siniperca chuatsi rhabdovirus (SCRV) is a major pathogen infecting this fish species. In recent years, substantial progress has been made in the research on SCRV, yet no comprehensive review is currently available. This paper summarizes and discusses the research advances in SCRV, including viral characteristics, virus rescue, host-virus interactions, and prevention strategies, while also analyzing the current challenges in this field.