| Main Ref: | 41806 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Glugea heraldi infection |
| Other names: | |
| Caus. agent: | Glugea heraldi |
| 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: | ||
| Symptoms: | Weight loss and defoermities. Also abnormal behavior is exhibited. Seldom a white nodules or deposits in the skin of the infected fish are seen. | |
| Treatments: | There is no effective treatment yet. Prevention is the best treatment. | |
| Prophylaxis: | ||
| Remarks: | These parasites are transmitted to fish via infected food or other fish. Sea horses are commonly affected by this parasite. | |
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