| Main Ref: | 198 |
| Disease type: | Bacterial diseases |
| Disease name: | Bacterial Coldwater Disease l. |
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| Caus. agent: | Cytophaga psychrophila |
| Group: |
| Part of body and/or behavior affected by disease: | ||
| Skins and/or fins | Belly | Swimming behavior |
| Gills | Anus | Other behavior |
| Eyes | Viscera Afflicted | Other symptoms |
| Fish affected: | Salmonidae (adults and fry). | |
| Symptoms: | Light blotches and light protruberants on tail, ulceration of dorsal tail, adipose and caudal fins. | |
| Treatments: | Increase water temperature. Sulfamerazine 220 mg/kg/d for 10 days in the food. | |
| Prophylaxis: | Avoid overcrowding and maintain optimal water condition. | |
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