| Main Ref: | Möller, H. and K. Anders, 1986 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Gonad Nematodosis Disease |
| Other names: | |
| Caus. agent: | Philometra sp. |
| Group: | Nematoda |
| 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: | Flatfish, coral trout, and red sea bream. | |
| Symptoms: | Swelling at the abdominal part and transparent ascites can be observe in the abdominal cavity. When the gonads is disected, a black cylindrical and coiled parasite (about 20 cm or more) can be found (Ref. 48690). | |
| Treatments: | Unknown. | |
| Prophylaxis: | ||
| Remarks: | Also Ref. 48690. | |
| Mortality and seasonality | ||
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picture (PhilomD0.jpg) by Möller, H. |
picture (PhilomD1.jpg) by Möller, H. |