Peer-Reviewed Article April 30, 2016
ISOLATION OF CANDIDA ALBICANS FROM NATURALLY INFECTED FRESHWATER FISH
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Published in: Kafrelsheikh Veterinary Medical Journal
Publisher: Kafrelsheikh University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine • Egypt • 1687-1456 • 2682-2954
Abstract
Fungal diseases considered emerging diseases affecting freshwaterfish. In this study, Candida albicans was isolated from diseasedOreochromis niloticus, Cyprinus carpio, Clarius garipinous andMugil cephalus from fish farms at Behara and Kafrelsheikh provinces.Experimental infection were performed to determine the LD50 inOreochromis niloticus. Serum chemistry, blood picture andhistopathological examination of diseased fish also, discussed.