Hey guys,
Most of the time I diagnose Hexamita as a surface pathogen. However I also do impressions of the vent. You can open a fish up and “run the gut” and look for these in wet mounts, as well.
Dr Erik Johnson – Veterinarian
Companion Animal & Fish Health
In severe cases, the fish may develop ulcers and become lethargic.
To identify a Hexamita infection, I’ll examine the fish and take a sample of its feces for microscopic examination. The presence of the parasite in the feces will confirm the diagnosis.
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