Diseases Summary
More information on Chilodonella Disease
Main Ref: Schäperclaus, W., 1979
Disease type: Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Disease name: Chilodonella Disease  
Other names: Chilodonelliasis  
Caus. agent: Chilodonella cyprini  
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: Cyprinidae, Salmonidae   
Symptoms: High mucus production leads to coating of skin, affected gills, white areas on dorso-lateral side which thicken to white boil-like appearance dorsal, frayed fins.   
Treatments: Increase waterflow, NaCl bath 7 to 10 g/l water for 30 min to 12 hours, formalin bath 250 ml/l water for 15 min.
Prophylaxis: Optimal water condition. Avoid overcrowding.   
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