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Accession number:

836

Host species (latin):

Cyprinus carpio

Common name:

Carp, Koi

Disease/condition:

Renal tubule dilation

Location (host):

Kidney

Aetiology:

Probable infection with Hoferellus cyprini

Aetiology:

Probable infection with Hoferellus cyprini

Additional Information:

Submitted via the Fish Health Inspectorate

Significance:

Infection can result in extreme dilation of renal tubules. Mortalities not generally associated with the infection.

Lession:

Marked dilation of renal tubules with inflammation of the interstitial haematopoietic tissues. No parasites present.

Stains:

Location:

Not recorded

Area:

Not recorded

Country:

Submitter:

S. W. Feist

Accession date:

2/6/2003

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