More information on Plistophora Disease in neon fish
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Disease type: Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Disease name: Plistophora Disease in neon fish  
Other names: Neon disease  
Caus. agent: Plistophora hyphessobryconis  
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: Characidae: Neon (Paracheirodon innesi).  
Symptoms: Fading of color, white spots and areas on skin, ulcer, frayed fins, collapsed belly, erratic activity, jerky swimming motions, head up and down.   
Treatments: Sporozoa-infections are in most cases incurable. If there is only a small growth in any part of the body, treatment can be effective using Methylene blue (1 gm/100 ml). Ref. 41805.  
Prophylaxis: Quarantine. Removal of infected fish and disinfection. Put a fine mesh screen above bottom.   
Remarks:   
Mortality and seasonality
Mortality:  
Seasonality:
Entered by: Achenbach, Imke on 10.19.90
Modified by: Palacio, Allan on 01.29.03
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