Oreochromis niloticus Diseases
MainRef: Arthur, J.R. and S. Lumanlan-Mayo 1997  
Disease name: Alitropus Infestation Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Country: Philippines   Year: 1996
Locality: Luzon  
Diseases occurred in: eggs fry females in the wild
  larvae juveniles males  in culture
Prevalence:    
Intensity:     Mortality: catastrophic (more than 80%)  
Type of culture:     Water temp.:    
Remarks: Infestation commonly occurs in the gill cavity and skin. Mass mortlities of fingerlings and juveniles have been reported by del Mundo et al. (1996).  
 
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