More information on Echinorhynchus Disease
Main Ref: 193  
Disease type: Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Disease name: Echinorhynchus Disease  
Other names: Acanthocephalosis  
Caus. agent: Echinorhynchus truttae  
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: Exophthalmus, emaciation, stomach and intestine containing worms, length: 8 to 20 mm.   
Treatments: Dibutylzinnoxid 250 mg/kg for 10 days.  
Prophylaxis: Removal of infected fish and disinfection.   
Remarks:   
Mortality and seasonality
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