Dropsy

Catalogue Type

Livestock, Poultry and Fish Diseases Catalogue

Scientific Name

Pseudomonas punctata

Family

Pseudomonadaceae

Distinguishing Characters

Swelling of the belly due to the accumulation of a yellow or pink colored liquid in the body cavity.
The intestine is highly inflamed.
Liver is badly affected.
Scales stand out
Eyes bulge
Anus becomes red and swollen
Spine may become curved
Fish hangs near the surface

Category

Fishes

Photo of Pathogen

Description

Buildup of fluid inside the body cavity or tissues.

Can indicate a number of underlying diseases, including bacterial infections, parasitic infections, or liver dysfunction.

Most feared disease in carp culture.