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Accession number:

Host species (latin):

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Common name:

Trout, Rainbow Freshwater

Disease/condition:

PKD, BKD

Location (host):

Kidney

Aetiology:

Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae and Renibacterium salmoninarum.

Aetiology:

Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae and Renibacterium salmoninarum.

Additional Information:

An unusual case of mixed infection with PKD and BKD

Significance:

A heavy infestation of Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae parasite along with an infection of Renibacterium salmoninarum. An example of concurrent infection in fish affected with PKD.

Lession:

N/A, renal impression smear.

Stains:

Location:

Trout farm

Area:

Southern England

Country:

Submitter:

P.L Dunn

Accession date:

1/4/1998

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