SCTLD Case Definition

This document provides a detailed case definition for Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) in the Caribbean. It includes a ranked list of coral species by disease susceptibility, along with information on morphology, histology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and transmission studies. The guide also outlines patterns of disease spread, tissue loss, prevalence, and key traits for distinguishing SCTLD from other coral diseases.

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