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Careful examination of the parasite as it moves free of the gill tissue will reveal the presence of eye spots and the absence of paired hooks which are characteristic of ''Gyrodactylus''.

Careful examination of the parasite as it moves free of the gill tissue will reveal the presence of eye spots and the absence of paired hooks which are characteristic of ''Gyrodactylus''.

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|l1=Dactylogyrus

|q2=With what clinical signs might it be associated?

|q2=With what clinical signs might it be associated?

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Grossly, the gills appear swollen and have a grayish color, caused by the mucus covering the surface. The reduced oxygen uptake may cause an increased rate of opercular movements and fish may gather at the surface of the water, below waterfalls, or near air stones.

Grossly, the gills appear swollen and have a grayish color, caused by the mucus covering the surface. The reduced oxygen uptake may cause an increased rate of opercular movements and fish may gather at the surface of the water, below waterfalls, or near air stones.

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|l2=Dactylogyrus#Clinical Signs

|q3=What treatments are commonly recommended for its control?

|q3=What treatments are commonly recommended for its control?

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''Dactylogyrus'' is an oviparous species so cleaning and disinfection of tanks may be useful to eliminate the eggs. The eggs are resistant to chemical treatments so repeated treatments may be necessary to control the problem.

''Dactylogyrus'' is an oviparous species so cleaning and disinfection of tanks may be useful to eliminate the eggs. The eggs are resistant to chemical treatments so repeated treatments may be necessary to control the problem.

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|l3=Dactylogyrus#Treatment

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