| Main Ref: | 193 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Worm Cataract |
| Other names: | Diplostomatosis, Metacercariosis |
| Caus. agent: | Diplostomum spathaceum |
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| 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: | Cyprinidae, Salmonidae | |
| Symptoms: | Haemorrhages and eyes covered with small white dots. | |
| Treatments: | Droncit 5 mg/kg for 1 day with food. | |
| Prophylaxis: | Remove snails and control fish-eating birds. | |
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