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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

[[File:Argulus.jpg|250px|thumb|right|'''Fish Louse (''Argulus sp.'') attached to the skin of a fish (Wikimedia Commons)''']]

[[File:Argulus.jpg|250px|thumb|right|'''Fish Louse (''Argulus sp.'') attached to the skin of a fish (Wikimedia Commons)''']]

It is vital that any treatment plan is effective against both '''adults and juvenile stages''' of the parasite.

It is vital that any treatment plan is effective against both '''adults and juvenile stages''' of the parasite.

   

   

Infestations can be treated with an '''increase in water salinity'''. If this is ineffective, [[Ectoparasiticides|ectoparasiticides]] such as '''organophosphates''' or [[Ectoparasiticides#Modes of Action|'''chitin inhibitors''']] can be used. Three treatments of OPs are usually required to eliminate all life stages. It should be noted that organophosphate treatment is not permitted in fish in the UK and should be confirmed in any other region before use.  

Infestations can be treated with an '''increase in water salinity'''. If this is ineffective, [[Ectoparasiticides|ectoparasiticides]] such as '''organophosphates''' or [[Ectoparasiticides#Modes of Action|'''chitin inhibitors''']] can be used. Three treatments of organophosphates are usually required to eliminate all life stages. It should be noted that organophosphate treatment is not permitted in fish in the UK and should be confirmed in any other region before use.  

{{Learning

{{Learning

Fishdoc (2009) '''Argulus/Fish Louse''' at http://www.fishdoc.co.uk/disease/argulus.htm, accessed online 22/11/2011

Fishdoc (2009) '''Argulus/Fish Louse''' at http://www.fishdoc.co.uk/disease/argulus.htm, accessed online 22/11/2011

Frye, F. L & Williams, D. L (1995) '''Self-Assessment Colour Review - Reptiles & Amphibians''' ''Manson''

Lewbart, G. A. (1998) '''Self-Assessment Colour Review of Ornamental Fish''' ''Manson''

Maclean, B (2006) '''Common dermatoses of ornamental fish and amphibians''' ''In Practice 2006 28: 604-613''

Maclean, B (2006) '''Common dermatoses of ornamental fish and amphibians''' ''In Practice 2006 28: 604-613''

Wildgoose, W (1998) '''Skin disease in ornamental fish: identifying common problems''' ''In Practice 1998 20: 226-243''

Wildgoose, W (1998) '''Skin disease in ornamental fish: identifying common problems''' ''In Practice 1998 20: 226-243''

[[Category:To Do - Manson review]]

 

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[[Category:Crustacea]]

[[Category:Crustacea]]

[[Category:Fish Diseases]]

[[Category:Fish Diseases]]