Epistylididae ectoparasites in a colony of African clawed frogs (Xenopus laevis).
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This report describes the discovery and treatment of a multiagent infection in a captive colony of adult, female Xenopus laevis. Animals were determined to be infected with Saprolegnia sp, a relatively common fungal parasite in laboratory-housed frogs, and a less common ectoparasite, Epistylis sp, that had been described only once before in frogs. We discuss the diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of Epistylis and the importance of water-quality monitoring and husbandry in the care of these research animals.
Water, Ciliophora Infections, Saprolegnia, Sodium Chloride, Animal Welfare, Ambystoma, Housing, Animal, Xenopus laevis, Oligohymenophorea, Animals, Female, Animal Husbandry, Water Microbiology
Water, Ciliophora Infections, Saprolegnia, Sodium Chloride, Animal Welfare, Ambystoma, Housing, Animal, Xenopus laevis, Oligohymenophorea, Animals, Female, Animal Husbandry, Water Microbiology
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