Lymphocystis

Lymphocystis
Question	Answer
Example
Can I still use the animal	Yes - just doesn't look nice
Commonly infected wildlife	Fish
Is this animal infected	Fish infected by this virus exhibit cauliflower- like growths on skin, fins and occasionally gills
Can I get it	No The disease poses no known health hazards to humans
How bad can it get	Humans are not at risk for lymphocystis
How can I protect myself and others	Consume fish fillets like any other by properly cleaning, preparing and cooking
Symptoms in humans	None – people are not at risk
Is it safe for pets	Yes - no known health risk
What causes it	A virus called lymphocystivirus