| Main Ref: | 5387 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Cestoda infestation |
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| Caus. agent: | (to be filled) |
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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: | Limnothrissa miodon, Hydrocynus vittatus | |
| Symptoms: | Exhibits a swollen belly and the fish scrape its belly on the bottom. Ref 48502. | |
| Treatments: | Long bath with Praziquantel (200-300mg/100L for 24-36 hours) or short baths (3-5mg Praziquantel/litre for 3-6 hours, repeat after 2-3 weeks). Treatment with Niclosamide (dosage same as Praziquantel) can also have good results. Mixed in the food: 50mg Praziquantel in 100g food, for 5-7 days.; 100-200mg Mebendazole/100g food, for 5-7 days. Ref 48502. | |
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| Remarks: | The parasite is 620-1160 µm long and 343-600 µm wide. The scolex is 290-335 µm long with four suckers 85-100 µm in diameter. Occurs in the intestine or the abdominal cavity. Ref 48502. | |
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