| Main Ref: | 51 |
| Disease type: | Toxic syndrome |
| Disease name: | Branchionecrosis (l.) |
| Other names: | Alkali Disease |
| Caus. agent: | N.A. |
| 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: | Pale, frayed gills with dark blotches. | |
| Treatments: | No medication. Stop feeding, reduce density, increase water inflow, aeration. | |
| Prophylaxis: | Optimal water condition. Disinfection. | |
| Remarks: | ||
| Mortality and seasonality | ||
| Mortality: | high (30% - 60%) | |
| Seasonality: | ||
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