More information on Neoechinorhynchus Infestation
Main Ref: 193  
Disease type: Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Disease name: Neoechinorhynchus Infestation  
Other names: Acanthocephalosis  
Caus. agent: Neoechinorhynchus rutili  
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: Salmonidae, Cyprinidae   
Symptoms: Worms attached to the wall of intestine, length: 8 or 16 mm.   
Treatments: Dibutylzinnoxid 250 mg/kg for 10 days.  
Prophylaxis: Removal of infected fish and disinfection.   
Remarks:   
Mortality and seasonality
Mortality:  
Seasonality:
Back to Search
tn_NeoechD0.gif
picture (NeoechD0.gif) by Taraschewski, H.
Glossary
Comments & Corrections

cfm script by eagbayani, 10.05.99 ,  php script by kbanasihan 05/27/2010 ,  last modified by sortiz, 06.27.17