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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.

Authors

Roy P. Yanong
Roy P. Yanong
Specialist
University of Florida

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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