Histopathology and morphology of an undescribed species of Unicauda sp. (Myxozoa, Myxobolidae) in elephantnose fish (Gnathonemus petersii) imported in Italy from Nigeria are described. Diseased fish were anorexic, lethargic, and exhibited loss of weight, cachexia and death. Mortality was 50% over a period of 60 days. Spores were detected in wet mounts of the gut wall, kidney and liver. The Unicauda sp. of this study reports a new fish host, geographic location and host tissue, and could represent a new species.
M. Caffara, V. De Vita, D. Florio, A. Gustinelli, F. Quaglio, M.L. Fioravanti (2007). Infections due to Unicauda spp. (Myxozoa, Myxobolidae) in elephantnose fish (Gnathonemus petersii) imported to Italy. BULLETIN OF THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS, 27, 142-147.
Infections due to Unicauda spp. (Myxozoa, Myxobolidae) in elephantnose fish (Gnathonemus petersii) imported to Italy
CAFFARA, MONICA;FLORIO, DANIELA;GUSTINELLI, ANDREA;QUAGLIO, FRANCESCO;FIORAVANTI, MARIALETIZIA
2007
Abstract
Histopathology and morphology of an undescribed species of Unicauda sp. (Myxozoa, Myxobolidae) in elephantnose fish (Gnathonemus petersii) imported in Italy from Nigeria are described. Diseased fish were anorexic, lethargic, and exhibited loss of weight, cachexia and death. Mortality was 50% over a period of 60 days. Spores were detected in wet mounts of the gut wall, kidney and liver. The Unicauda sp. of this study reports a new fish host, geographic location and host tissue, and could represent a new species.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
