More information on Pleistophora disease
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Disease type: Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Disease name: Pleistophora disease  
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Caus. agent: Pleistophora 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: Gadidae; Triglidae; Pleuronectidae; Labridae; Mugilidae   
Symptoms: Oval white objects in the fillet. Causes boils in some species.   
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Mortality and seasonality
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Entered by: Froese, Rainer on 08.18.93
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