| Main Ref: | 193 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Khawia Disease |
| Other names: | Khawiosis |
| Caus. agent: | Khawia sinensis |
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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 | |
| Symptoms: | Sluggish, loss of appetite, emaciation, cestodes visible from anus, length < 80 mm (or more), width:4.5 mm, sited in the first intestine sling/loop. | |
| Treatments: | Niclosamid 200 mg/kg for 1 day, 100 to 200 mg/kg on the next day. | |
| Prophylaxis: | Disinfection. | |
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