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Accession number:

566

Host species (latin):

Alosa alosa

Common name:

Shad, Allis

Disease/condition:

Parasitism

Location (host):

Eye

Aetiology:

Metazoan sp.

Aetiology:

Metazoan sp.

Additional Information:

Submitted via VIC Langford

Significance:

Fish was also infected with Lernaeenicus sprattae on the eye. Metazoan probably impairing ocular function.

Lession:

Encysted parasite in basal region of the retina, causing disruption of retinal layers. No inflammation. Small encysted parasites in the muscle.

Stains:

Location:

Not recorded

Area:

Not recorded

Country:

Submitter:

A. Barlow

Accession date:

10/14/1997

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