ArticleVeterinary research communications2026
Ectoparasite prevalence in farmed seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) from Damietta, Egypt: environmental correlations and histological consequences.
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- Parasitic isopods in fish aquaculture: A review of current knowledge and future perspectives.Parasitology research · 2026Review
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backgroundEgypt's mariculture industry relies heavily on the seabass sector, a major marine fish species in Mediterranean aquaculture. However, industries face significant challenges such as disease outbreaks, aquatic pollution, and poor water quality.
methodsThis investigation focused on the parasitism of seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in the Damietta Governorate of Egypt, during the period from August 2022 to July 2023. A total of 200 seabass specimens, weighing 25–200 g was collected through random sampling. The fish samples underwent a series of assessments, including clinical evaluations, parasitological investigations, and histopathological analyses. Concurrently with fish collection, various water parameters have been documented, including temperature, salinity, pH, and heavy metal concentration.
resultsParasitological examination revealed a high prevalence (75%) of ectoparasitic protozoa belonging to Trichodina spp. The ectoparasitic copepod Caligus spp. had a total prevalence of 15%, whereas a single Isopoda species had an infestation rate of 2%. The chi-square trend analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between Trichodina prevalence and seasonal changes (P < 0.001). The water parameters tested showed a significant negative relationship between Trichodina prevalence and water temperature (r = -0.99), with a non-significant negative relationship with water salinity (r = -0.75). The heavy metal levels across seasons were higher than the permissible limits. Histopathological changes in infected tissues indicated various types and degrees of lesions, and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) observations highlighted the parasite-host relationship due to parasitic infestations.
conclusionOverall, abiotic stressors could be responsible for the greater prevalence of parasitic infestations in fish, negatively affecting tissue structure and fish health. Therefore, the strict monitoring of fish farms and biosecurity practices must be implemented to guarantee fish welfare and sustainability.
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