Black Spot

Commonly infected wildlife

Is this animal infected?

• Black spot disease appears as small, round, black cysts. Spots are commonly seen in skin of infected fish, but can also be embedded in flesh

Can I get it?

NO

• Black spot is not known to infect humans

How bad can it get?

No risk to humans

Protect myself and others

• Trim away infested tissue and cook thoroughly before eating

Symptoms in humans

• None known

Safe for pets?

Yes - Remove infected tissue and cook thoroughly

What causes it?

• A larvae trematodes causes this disease. Trematodes are parasitic flatworms that have suckers and hooks to attach themselves to host tissues