Black Spot
| Question | Answer |
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| Example |
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| Can I still use the animal |
Yes - Just doesn't look nice
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| Commonly infected wildlife |
Fish
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| 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
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| Can I get it |
Yes
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| How bad can it get |
- Black spot is not known to infect humans
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| How can I protect myself and others |
- Trim away infested tissue and cook thoroughly before eating
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| Symptoms in humans |
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| Is it safe for pets |
Yes - Remove infected tissue and cook thoroughly
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| What causes it |
- A larvae trematodes causes this disease. Trematodes are parasitic flatworms that have suckers and hooks to attach themselves to host tissues
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