| 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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