ALSO KNOWN AS: None specific
A myxosporidian parasite that can cause renal infections in fish, leading to kidney swelling and impaired osmoregulation.
Distribution: Worldwide in freshwater and marine fish
Detection Methods: Histological examination of kidney tissue
Hosts: Freshwater and marine fish, including trout and carp
Target tissue: Kidneys
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