Meyer, F.P.Hoffman, G.L.2010-02-152010-02-151974http://hdl.handle.net/1969.3/210765 p.Ichthyophthiriasis is probably the most serious disease of catfishes. Almost all cultured fishes are susceptible. Topics discussed are: (1) identification of the disease, (2) cause of the disease, (3) life cycle, (4) pathogenicity, (5) geographical distribution, and (6) control and treatment.freshwater fishParasitesChapter