| Main Ref: | 48502 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Neascus Disease |
| Other names: | Black Spot Disease |
| Caus. agent: | Neascus 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: | Imported south american wild-caught Salmonids (Metynis and Tetras), Characidae, Cichlids (Geophagus). | |
| Symptoms: | ||
| Treatments: | Treatment of the disease can be Praziquantel (5-10 mg/L for 24 hours), but a food-mixed treatment is more advisable. | |
| Prophylaxis: | Eliminate snails at hatcheries (outdoor ponds). | |
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