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Columnaris disease can occur in cool and warm water fish, but is '''most prevalent in air temperatures above 12-14⁰C'''.
 
Columnaris disease can occur in cool and warm water fish, but is '''most prevalent in air temperatures above 12-14⁰C'''.
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Skin abrasions, husbandry stressors and warm water all increase the risk and prevalence of infection.
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Skin abrasions, husbandry stressors such as overcrowding, poor nutrition, underlying diseases and warm water all increase the risk and prevalence of infection.
    
==Clinical Signs==
 
==Clinical Signs==
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{{Learning
 
{{Learning
 
|flashcards = [[Columnaris Disease Flashcards]]
 
|flashcards = [[Columnaris Disease Flashcards]]
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[[Ornamental Fish Q&A 03]]
 
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