Common, generally accepted names of the organism or disease agent Ciliate disease of shrimp. Holotrich ciliate protozoan Paranophrys sp.
Later stages invade the haemolymph and damage various organs including the gills.
Ciliates in haemolymph causes mechanical injury by replacing and dislodging tissues and may become numerous enough to fill entire haemocoel and abdomen. Methods of control No known treatment. Disease can be prevented by avoiding damage to shrimp, removal of diseased and dead shrimp, and washing live animal feeds with fresh water. Tanks and other equipment should be disinfected prior to use. References Chen, D. 1992.