Oreochromis mortimeri Diseases
MainRef: Paperna, I. 1996  
Disease name: Eye Infection (Diplostomum sp.) Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Country: Zimbabwe   Year:  
Locality: Lake Kariba  
Diseases occurred in: eggs fry females in the wild
  larvae juveniles males  in culture
Prevalence: very common  
Intensity:     Mortality:    
Type of culture:     Water temp.:    
Remarks: Eye infection occurred in both eyes of the fish. Prevalence reached a percentage of 85% of examined fishes (Douellou, 1992).  
 
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