| Main Ref: | Bassleer, G., 2000 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Black spot Disease 4 |
| Other names: | Turbellarian infection; Black Oodinium |
| Caus. agent: | Turbellaria sp. |
| 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: | Symptoms include dart around nervously, and later becomes listless. The skin and eyes becomes covered with a cloudy mucus membrane layer and breathing is accelerated. In severe cases, skin hemorrhaging can be seen. Secondary bacterial infections like skin and tail rot is exhibited. | |
| Treatments: | Treatments include one 10-15 minute freshwater bath daily on five consecutive days; or a 1mg/L or 1ppm Trichlorfon on three consecutive days. Also a 2g/100L Picric acid for one hour could be administer. | |
| Prophylaxis: | ||
| Remarks: | This parasites are small oval worms with a thick ciliate coat. | |
| Mortality and seasonality | ||
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picture (BlksptD1.jpg) by Bassleer, G. |
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picture (BlksptD3.jpg) by Bassleer, G. |
picture (BlksptD5.gif) by Bassleer, G. |