Main Ref: | 52504 |
Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
Disease name: | Fish Louse Infestation 2 |
Other names: | |
Caus. agent: | Argulus japonicus |
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: | Extreme proliferation of epithelium and mucus glands, degeneration and disintegration of epithelium, hemorrhages and lymphocyte infiltration in dermis and hypodermis. | |
Treatments: | Use of 0.25 ppm Malathion and Dipterex (Dylox, Masoten, Neguvon) in ponds or 0.12 ppm Bromex (Dibrom, Naled) (Also Ref. 45600). | |
Prophylaxis: | ||
Remarks: | Also Ref. 45600. | |
Mortality and seasonality | ||
Mortality: | ||
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