More information on Gonad Nematodosis Disease
Main Ref: 194  
Disease type: Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Disease name: Gonad Nematodosis Disease  
Other names:    
Caus. agent: Philometra 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: Flatfish, coral trout, and red sea bream.  
Symptoms: Swelling at the abdominal part and transparent ascites can be observe in the abdominal cavity. When the gonads is disected, a black cylindrical and coiled parasite (about 20 cm or more) can be found (Ref. 48690).  
Treatments: Unknown.  
Prophylaxis:    
Remarks: Also Ref. 48690.  
Mortality and seasonality
Mortality:  
Seasonality:
Entered by: Froese, Rainer on 03.18.98
Modified by: Palacio, Allan on 04.16.04
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