| Main Ref: | 45600 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Ergasilus Disease 8 |
| Other names: | |
| Caus. agent: | Ergasilus lizae |
| Group: |
| 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: | ||
| Symptoms: | Fused gill lamelae. | |
| Treatments: | Applications of 0.125-0.150 ppm Bromex twice weekly. Note: At lower salinities the recommended doses is toxic to the fish, but with exception to Tilapia or carp which can tolerate a wide ramge of salinities. Other organophosphate treatments like Neguvon (Dipteryx, Masoten) or Malathion is equally effective. | |
| Prophylaxis: | Avoidance of stress related factors like poor water condition, overcrowding, and nutritional deficiency. | |
| Remarks: | Prolonged infection of the parasite causes a decrease in respiratory function of the gills. | |
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