Main Ref: | 45600 |
Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
Disease name: | Railletnema Infection |
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Caus. agent: | Railletnema synodontis |
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Skins and/or fins | Belly | Swimming behavior |
Gills | Anus | Other behavior |
Eyes | Viscera Afflicted | Other symptoms |
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Remarks: | Infection commonly occurs in the intestine and stomach. Also the digestive tract of the host fish has been reduced in size (atrophy) . Ref. 51153, cited the parasite as Raillietnema synodontisi, in an aquarium reared host Synodontis eupterus. | |
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