Amoebic Gill Disease Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
What pathogen is responsible for AGD and what type of organism is it?	Neoparamoeba pemaguidensis – an amoeba (type of protozoan)		Link to Article
What fish are mainly affected by AGD?	Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout		Link to Article
In what conditions is the disease seen?	Water temperature 12-20⁰c Salinity ≥32 ppt		Link to Article
What are the common clinical signs?	Mucus on the gills Increased opercular movement Gulping for air Swimming upside down Lethargy Mortalities		Link to Article
What diagnostic test is used for mass fish screening?	Dot-blot testing		Link to Article
What is the only proven treatment and what is its downfall?	Bathing fish in freshwater This is very stressful for the fish		Link to Article