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Ýross sign Sluggish Stop feeding Effect on Host Results in hemorrhagic enteritis Reduce food intake (interferes with the absorptive processes ) Diagnosis Dissection method
Preventation Eliminate intermediate hosts Quicklime to destroy cestode eggs.
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Ýross sign Emaciated Darkened bodies Effect on Host Necrotic hemorrhagic ulcers in the intestine Ýrowth retardation and mortality Diagnosis Ýross examination to reveal elongated and sac-like worms with retractile proboscis armed with spines
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Diagnosis Ýross examination microscopic examinations Preventation Removed mechanically 1. Bath in 200 ppm formalin until the parasite detach from the host. 2. Dry the pond bottom for several weeks, followed by liming to controle the adults. 3. Kill the detached parasites by crushing or other physical means.
Ýross sign skin, fins eyes operculum mouth linings
Effect on Host Anemia & may show secondary bacterial infections act as vectors of viruses, bacteria, and protozoan blood parasites
Diagnosis Ýross examination microscopic examination Preventation 1. Leeches may be removed from the culture water by filtration. 2. the manual removal of marine leech using a wet cloth. 3. A bath of 100 ppm formalin for 1 hr is effective. 4. Treated fish must be transferred to a clean, parasite-free tank. 5. Culture facilities must be cleaned properly and exposed to intense sunlight for several weeks prior to use.
Ýross sign Attached to gills & Outer surfaces of fish. Effect on Host Ýill tissue is destroyed Lead to secondary bacterial and fungal infections Disruption of respiratory function Diagnosis Ýross examination microscopic examination
Preventation Filter the culture water
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