Myxosporidiosis
Catalogue Type
Livestock, Poultry and Fish Diseases Catalogue
Scientific Name
Myxobolus cerebralis
Family
Myxobolidae
Distinguishing Characters
Infected fish whirl round and round in the same direction several times and then fall to the bottom.
The parasite penetrates the head and spinal cartilage
Have difficulty in feeding and avoiding predators.
Darkened tail
Twisted spine
Deformed head.
In severe infections, whirling disease can cause death.
The parasite penetrates the head and spinal cartilage
Have difficulty in feeding and avoiding predators.
Darkened tail
Twisted spine
Deformed head.
In severe infections, whirling disease can cause death.
Category
Fishes
Photo of Pathogen
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