Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Epitheliocystis in carp (Cyprinus carpio) in South Korea.
- Journal:
- The Journal of veterinary medical science
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Kim, Dong-Jae et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Laboratory Animal Medicine · South Korea
Abstract
Epitheliocystis in the carp of a pet fish market were investigated by our diagnostic work and collecting information from department of laboratory animal medicine and fish & shellfish laboratory. The epitheliocystis was identified by using histopathological examination. Epitheliocystis was confirmed as inflammation, epithelial hyperplasia, and lamellar fusion of the gill tissue. Electron microscopic observation showed that the inclusions were filled with Chlamydia-like organism.
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