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    Click image for larger version Name: lymphocistis..jpg Views: 2 Size: 46.4 KB ID: 952295Type of Disease: Viral Disease
    Disease Name:     Lymphocystis
    Additional Names:     Cauliflower Disease


    General Information:
    Lymphocystic disease is a chronic, slowly developing viral disease. The lesions are rough, warty growths on the skin and fins. They can be large growths, or small clusters resembling cauliflower. They are usually white to gray-white, and sometimes pink. Most times the lesions will disappear on their own.

    Lymphocystis is extremely infectious. However, some fish are more susceptible to it than others.
    Diagnostic Pointers
    The only way to diagnose lymphocystis is to identify the growths.
    Treatment
    There is no cure for lymphocystis, however it is very seldom fatal. Keeping the water clean and stress factors minimal will help manage the outbreaks.
    Tags: Treatments, Diseases
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