This chapter gives an overview of the biology (life cycle, parasite stages, transmission and geographical distribution) and diagnosis of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, host physiopathology and immunity as well as treatment and prevention of infection.

This chapter covers Miamiensis avidus and related species parasitizing fish and other aquacultured species. Focus is given on the tissue and geographical distribution, host range, transmission, impact on fish production, diagnosis, external and internal lesions, histopathology, physiopathology and...

This chapter covers the general biology and distribution (systematics, life cycle and epidemiology) of Anguillicoloides crassus. The diagnosis, macroscopic and microscopic lesions, pathobiology (mortality, condition, swimming performance and reproduction) and control and prevention (drug therapy,...

The morphology, host range, life cycle, distribution and impact on fish production of Lernaea cyprinacea are covered in this chapter. Moreover, the diagnosis, clinical signs, macroscopic and microscopic lesions, physiopathology, host immune response and control and prevention (insecticides and...