Main Ref: | 48502 |
Disease type: | Fungal diseases |
Disease name: | Internal Fungal Infection (Aphanomyces sp.) |
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Caus. agent: | Aphanomyces sp. |
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: | Occationally found in wild-caught Rainbowfishes and Gouramis. | |
Symptoms: | Resembles fish tuberculosis because of the wart-like lumps (tubercles) formed in the tissues or organs. | |
Treatments: | No treatment is available. The fish should be killed and disinfection of the pond or aquarium is recommended. | |
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Mortality and seasonality | ||
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