| Main Ref: | 198 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Proliferative Kidney Disease |
| Other names: | PKD |
| Caus. agent: | Tetracapsula bryosalmonae |
| Group: |
| Part of body and/or behavior affected by disease: | ||
| Skins and/or fins | Belly | Swimming behavior |
| Gills | Anus | Other behavior |
| Eyes | Viscera Afflicted | Other symptoms |
| Fish affected: | Fry and fingerlings of Salmonidae | |
| Symptoms: | Dark coloration, pale gills, liver, and kidney (swollen), distended abdomen containing visceral fluid, exophthalmus. | |
| Treatments: | No medication. Fasting and reduced temperature leads to a shorter duration of the disease. | |
| Prophylaxis: | Transfer fingerlings to other tanks in autumn. | |
| Remarks: | Also Ref. 47488. | |
| Mortality and seasonality | ||
| Mortality: | high (30% - 60%) | |
| Seasonality: | ||
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