Abstract

Crustaceans, the lower inverteberates, have an immense immunological defence against pathogenic microorganisms. In such a way, this work is carried out in 3 selective shrimp namely Penaeus indicus, Penaeus monodon and Penaeus semisulcatus. The hemolymph were collected separately from these shrimps and tested against series of clinical pathogens as well as multi drug resistant pathogens The results confirmed a positive test against most of the pathogens used. Previously, the work carried out in crustaceans like horse shoe crab hemolymph is remarkable. It is certain that the hemolymph of shrimp plays a vital role in modern immunology. The present work is focused on the antimicrobial property of shrimp hemolymph on human pathogens by in-vitro method.

Key words: Hemolymph, crustacean immunology, shrimp disease, multidrug resistant pathogens.