Ichthyophthiriosis
Catalogue Type
Livestock, Poultry and Fish Diseases Catalogue
Scientific Name
Ichthyophthirius multifiliis
Family
Ichthyophthiriidae
Distinguishing Characters
White spots of Up to 1 mm diameter seen all over the body.
Disorientated swimming close to the surface or staying close to the bottom and tightly folded fins are also observed.
Fish will often be seen to rub themselves against stones as the parasite enters the skin.
The parasites feed on fish host tissue, debris and fluids causing proliferation and swelling of host skin cells (a condition called epithelial hyperplasia).
Disorientated swimming close to the surface or staying close to the bottom and tightly folded fins are also observed.
Fish will often be seen to rub themselves against stones as the parasite enters the skin.
The parasites feed on fish host tissue, debris and fluids causing proliferation and swelling of host skin cells (a condition called epithelial hyperplasia).
Category
Fishes
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