This chapter covers the biology, morphology, transmission and impacts of Cryptobia salmositica infection. The diagnosis, clinical signs, histopathology, physiopathology, control and prevention (antiserum, monoclonal antibodies, disease resistance, vaccination, drug therapy, immunochemotherapy and...

This chapter discusses the life cycle, geographical distribution, morphology, disease transmission, economic impact, clinical aspects, diagnosis, pathological lesions, pathophysiology, host range, disease prevention and control programmes against Myxobolus cerebralis and Ceratomyxa shasta in...

This chapter covers Heterobothrium okamotoi and Neoheterobothrium hirame, which are monogenean parasites of tiger puffer and olive flounder in Japan, respectively. The life cycle and morphology of these parasites are presented. Focus is given on the diagnosis, external and internal lesions,...

The morphology, life cycle, transmission, host species and geographical distribution of Bothriocephalus acheilognathi are presented. The importance of the disease, diagnosis, clinical signs, macroscopic and microscopic lesions (pathological changes), disease mechanism and control and prevention are ...

This chapter covers the morphology, life cycle, transmission, diagnosis, clinical signs, gross pathology and host tissue damage, physiopathological effects and control and prevention of Anisakis spp. in fish.

The morphology, host range, epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical signs, macroscopic and microscopic lesions, physiopathology and control and prevention of Argulus foliaceus are covered in this chapter.

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...

This chapter gives an overview on the morphology, host range, life cycle, impact on oyster production, diagnosis, histopathology, physiopathology and control and prevention (selective breeding) of Perkinsus marinus and Haplosporidium nelsoni.