Hepatozoon sp.

ALSO KNOWN AS: None specific

Hepatozoon species infect fish blood and organs, transmitted via invertebrate vectors such as leeches. They may cause anemia and lethargy in infected fish.

Distribution: Worldwide in aquatic environments

Detection Methods: Microscopic examination of blood smears, PCR

Hosts: Freshwater and marine fish, amphibians, and reptiles

Target tissue: Blood and internal organs