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Myxosporidiosis (Myxozoan Infections) in Warmwater Fish

Justin Stilwell and Roy P. E. Yanong

Release Date: 3/10/2024

Agriculture

Abstract

Discusses myxozoans--metazoan parasites of marine and freshwater invertebrates and fishes. Provides examples of species that infect aquariumand warmwater species; morphology; general life cycle and transmission; methods for diagnosing infections in fish; and advice for treatment, prevention, and control.

About this Publication

This document is FA201, one of a series of the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date May 2017. Revised February 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Justin Stilwell, assistant clinical professor, Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine; and Roy P. E. Yanong, professor and Extension veterinarian, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory, School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

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professor and Extension veterinarian, School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program, UF/IFAS Extension Tropical Aquaculture Lab, Ruskin, FL

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