ENTEROZOIC CEPHALINE GREGARINE INFECTION

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Affected shrimps are anorexic, lethargic and weak. Low levels of mortalities.

CAUSE

Cephaline gregarines (protozoan) such as Cephelolonus sp.

DIAGNOSIS

Microscopic demonstration of developmental stages of the parasite in the digestive system.

PREVENTION

Avoid wild seeds.

CONTROL

Not known.