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Accession number:

Host species (latin):

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Common name:

Trout, Rainbow Freshwater

Disease/condition:

Visceral granulomatosis

Location (host):

Peritoneal cavity

Aetiology:

Cestode parasites

Aetiology:

Cestode parasites

Additional Information:

Significance:

Some mortalities on farm, the parasite infestation may be a significant factor.

Lession:

Cestode parasites in the peritoneal cavity, kidney tubule damage. The parasites appear to induce pressure atrophy on the visceral organs.

Stains:

Location:

River at Corby

Area:

Northants

Country:

Submitter:

D. Bucke

Accession date:

9/29/1979

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