Main Ref: | 51 |
Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
Disease name: | Salmonid Ceratomyxosis |
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Caus. agent: | Ceratomyxa shasta |
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 | |
Symptoms: | Light boils and light ulcer on skin, distended belly with fluid, knots on viscera, protrused anus, slack activity. | |
Treatments: | Unknown. | |
Prophylaxis: | Water supply must be controlled. | |
Remarks: | ||
Mortality and seasonality | ||
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