Centrocestus formosanus in freshwater fish destined for human consumption in Minas Gerais, Brazil

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R.S. RELVAS
S.C. BALIAN
Pedro Henrique Magalhães Cardoso

Abstract

Centrocestus formosanus infects fish gills, producing high morbidities and mortalities and, consequently, economic losses. This study reports the identification of metacercaries of C. formosanus on fishes destined for human consumption, from a fish farming at Minas Gerais. From 172 juvenile fishes examinated 107 presented metacercaries in their gills. Its presence suggests lack of good management practices regarding snail control and it is a Public Health risk.

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RELVAS, R.; BALIAN, S.; CARDOSO, P. H. M. Centrocestus formosanus in freshwater fish destined for human consumption in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 18, n. 1, p. e38029, 20 Mar. 2020.
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ANIMAL NUTRITION AND PRODUCTION