| Main Ref: | Schäperclaus, W., 1979 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Echinorhynchus Disease |
| Other names: | Acanthocephalosis |
| Caus. agent: | Echinorhynchus truttae |
| 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: | Salmonidae | |
| Symptoms: | Exophthalmus, emaciation, stomach and intestine containing worms, length: 8 to 20 mm. | |
| Treatments: | Dibutylzinnoxid 250 mg/kg for 10 days. | |
| Prophylaxis: | Removal of infected fish and disinfection. | |
| Remarks: | ||
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picture (EchinoD0.gif) by Möller, H. |
picture (EchinoD0.jpg) by Möller, H. |