Viral Diseases
Viral Diseases Basic Information Definition A few significant viral diseases of pet fish have been identified. Two diseases have recently elicited much discussion in the development of U.S. Department of…
Euthanasia
Euthanasia Synonym Putting to sleep Overview and Goals • Euthanasia is a procedure that must be performed humanely. • Pain control should be considered when euthanasia of invertebrates is performed. Indications If…
Koi Herpes Virus Infection (KHV)
Koi Herpes Virus Infection (KHV) Basic Information Definition Cyprinid herpes virus-3 (CyHV-3) infection Synonym KHV Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Common carp and koi, Cyprinus carpio, all ages affected, males and…
Mites (Acarii)
Mites (Acarii) Basic Information Definition Small free-living (saprophytic) or parasitic arthropods of the order Acarina, excluding ticks Synonym Ectoparasites Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Any species, age, or gender Genetics and…
Abscesses/Granulomas
Abscesses/Granulomas Basic Information Definition An abscess/granuloma occurs as a result of a host mounting an inflammatory response to foreign antigens. These antigens can be associated with living organisms, such as…
Lymphocystis
Lymphocystis Basic Information Definition Infection in susceptible fish with lymphocystivirus (Iridovirus family) Synonyms Lymphocystis virus disease type 1, lymphocystis virus disease type 2 Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • Many species of…
Oral Nematodes (Panagrolaimidae)
Oral Nematodes (Panagrolaimidae) Basic Information Definition Fatal infection of the external mouthparts and oral cavity and pharynx with entomopathogenic Rhabditida nematodes Synonym Worms Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Tarantulas (Theraphosidae), spiders…
Fungal Infections, Superficial and Systemic
Fungal Infections, Superficial and Systemic Basic Information Definition Systemic or surface infections caused by fungi Synonym Mycoses Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • Most common in arthropods, particularly insects and spiders • Some…
