| Main Ref: | 3950 |
| Disease type: | Fungal diseases |
| Disease name: | Internal Fungal Infection (Ichthyophonus sp.) |
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| Caus. agent: | Ichthyophonus sp. |
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| 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: | Occationally found in wild-caught Rainbowfishes and Gouramis. Ref. 048502. | |
| Symptoms: | Resembles fish tuberculosis because of the wart-like lumps (tubercles) formed in the tissues or organs. Ref. 048502. | |
| Treatments: | No treatment is available. The fish should be killed and disinfection of the pond or aquarium is recommended. Ref. 048502. | |
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picture (IchthyD0.jpg) by Möller, H. |
picture (IchthyD1.jpg) by Möller, H. |
picture (IchthyD2.jpg) by van Banning, P. |