Nephrosporidium sp.
Nephrosporidium infects the kidneys of fish, leading to nephritis and renal dysfunction. Infected fish may show symptoms such as bloating, lethargy, and excretion difficulties. Chronic infections can cause severe organ damage and impact fish survival.
Distribution: Found in freshwater and marine fish globally
Hosts: Various fish species, particularly salmonids and cyprinids
Detection Methods: Histopathology, PCR-based identification
Target tissue: Kidney
