| Main Ref: | 45600 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Sanguinicola Infection 2 |
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| Caus. agent: | Sanguinicola inermis |
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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: | ||
| Symptoms: | Pale color of the gills due to low of oxygenated blood. | |
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| Remarks: | The infection commonly occurs in the blood of the fish but in severe cases, adult worms infect the heart, kidney, spleen and the head of the fish. The infected fish also becomes vulnerable to stress. | |
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