| Main Ref: | 193 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Ergasilus Disease |
| Other names: | Ergasilosis, similar symptoms: @Achtheres, Salmincola@ |
| Caus. agent: | Ergasilus sieboldi |
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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: | Salmonidae, Coregonidae, Cyprinidae | |
| Symptoms: | Heavy emaciation (knife-edge back), little elongated and light copepods on gills, length of parasite: 1.7 mm. | |
| Treatments: | Masoten bath 25 to 30 g/l water for 5 to 10 min. | |
| Prophylaxis: | Quarantine and avoid overcrowding. Disinfection of tank or pond, water and food, equipment and fish (Ref. 45120). | |
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