Application of artificial photoperiod in fish: a factor that increases susceptibility to infectious diseases?
Fish Physiol Biochem
; 38(4): 943-950, 2012 Aug.
Article
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| ID: mdl-22160663
This paper describes and evaluates the mortality associated with the potential stressor effect induced by application of artificial photoperiods in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). After application of artificial photoperiods, high mortalities of trout subjected to this management were recorded (36% in LD 14:10 and 25% in LD 24:0) as compared to controls (7%). The recorded signology related to diseased trout included darkening, lethargy and erratic swimming. Among the morphological changes, skin lesions and ulcerative-type necrosis could be observed. Blood tests, histopathology and isolation of pathogens identified as Flavobacterium psychrophilum, associated with Aeromonas, Pseudomonas and Saprolegnia sp., were performed. The application of artificial photoperiods suggests that fish may be more susceptible to opportunistic diseases; thus, it is advisable to emphasize preventive measures in fish subjected to this management.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções por Bactérias Gram-Negativas
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Fotoperíodo
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Oncorhynchus mykiss
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Doenças dos Peixes
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Fish Physiol Biochem
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Chile
País de publicação:
Holanda