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Aeromonas salmonicida

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most common bacterial pathogen of fish clinical signs are whitish plaques that may have a red peripheral zone which then become erosions/ulcers and lead to necrosis of the skin

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Fish anaesthesia

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Tricaine methanesulfanate (MS222) – 21 day withdrawal period

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Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

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“Ich” Largest protozoan parasite of the fish - usually affects fish in aquarium or hatcher-like environment. Clinical signs - erratic swimming and white spots on skin and gills

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Lymphocytis disease in fish

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caused be an iridovirus and affect saltwater and freshwater fish. Clinical signs include cauliflower growths on the skin, the fins, and sometimes the gills.

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Mycobacteriosis in fish

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most common chronic disease observed in aquarium fish, and lesions include skeletal deformations and ulceration/erosion of the fin