Piaractus mesopotamicus Diseases
MainRef: Adriano, E.A., P.S. Ceccarelli and N.D. Cordeiro 2002  
Disease name: Sporozoa-infection (Myxobolus sp.) Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Country: Brazil   Year: 2001-2002
Locality: Paraguay River basin: Miranda River, Aquidauana River, and Paraguay River  
Diseases occurred in: eggs fry females in the wild
  larvae juveniles males  in culture
Prevalence: very common  
Intensity:     Mortality:    
Type of culture:     Water temp.:    
Remarks: Prevalence of infection ranges from 28.5% to 73.0%.  
 
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