Carassius auratus Diseases
MainRef: Arthur, J.R. and S. Lumanlan-Mayo 1997  
Disease name: Trichodina Infection 4 Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Country: Philippines   Year:  
Locality: Luzon (1989, 1992)  
Diseases occurred in: eggs fry females in the wild
  larvae juveniles males  in culture
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Remarks: Infection commonly occurs in the gills and skin. Imported Goldfish from Singapore, Hongkong and Thailand for the aquarium fish trade was reported to be the source of the parasite. However it has not yet been shown to occur in Philippine natural waters.  
 
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