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Disease type: Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Disease name: Caligus Infestation 1  
Other names: Copepod; Caligiosis  
Caus. agent: Caligus sp.  
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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: Coryphaenidae, Scombridae   
Symptoms: Loss of appetite, lethargic swimming, excess mucus production, and a lumpy body surface because of the parasite (Ref. 048690).  
Treatments: The parasite is transparent in color so dipping the infected fish in freshwater will make the parasite visible. Bathing in 150 ppm hydrogen peroxide (500 ml of 30% hydrogen peroxide in 1 t seawater) for 30 minutes (Ref. 048690).  
Prophylaxis: Suitable amount of intake water (Ref. 048690).  
Remarks: Causative agents: C. belones, C. bonito, C. constrictus, C. coryphaenae, C. patulus, C. productus, C. quadratus, C. macarovi, C. auxisi, C. mutabilis.  
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