| Main Ref: | 193 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Caryophyllaeus Disease |
| Other names: | Caryophyllosis |
| Caus. agent: | Caryophyllaeus fimbriceps |
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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: | Flat worms are visible through intestine ( about 30 mm in length, 2.3 mm in width), loss of appetite, loss of weight (emaciation). | |
| Treatments: | Niclosamid 200 mg/kg for 1 day, 100 to 200 mg/kg next day. Disinfection with (CaO). | |
| Prophylaxis: | Disinfection using CaO. | |
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