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Posted by Md. Osman Sheikh on January 17, 2025 at 6:38 amWhat are the most common fish diseases?
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Parasites such as white spot disease or “Ick”, nematodes, anchor worms, fish lice, gill maggots, monogenean flukes. Bacterial infections such as columnaris disease and mycobacterial infections. Fungal infections such as Saprolegnia, Branchiomyces, and Fusarium.
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Motile Aeromonas Septicemia
Enteric Septicemia of catfish
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Ich
Also known as white spot disease, this is a highly contagious disease caused by a protozoan parasite. It causes tiny cysts to form on the fish’s body, fins, and gills
Fin rot
A bacterial infection that causes the fish’s fins to appear ragged, frayed, or discolored.
Swim bladder disease
A condition that affects the swim bladder, which helps fish control their buoyancy
Dropsy
Also known as edema, this condition causes the fish’s body to swell or bloat due to fluid retention
Aeromonas infection
A bacterial infection that causes bloody spots or ulcers on the fish’s body, fluid accumulation in the abdomen, ragged fins, or enlarged eyes.