As physical barriers that separate teleost fish from the external environment, mucosae are
also active immunological sites that protect them against exposure to microbes and …

All metazoans possess innate immune defence system whereas parameters of the adaptive
immune system make their first appearance in the gnathostomata, the jawed vertebrates …

Complement, an important component of the innate immune system, is comprised of about
35 individual proteins. In mammals, activation of complement results in the generation of …

The increasing economic importance of fish parasitoses for aquaculture and fisheries has
enhanced the interest in the defence mechanisms against these infections. Both innate and …

Global warming may impose severe risks for aquatic animal health if increasing water
temperature leads to an increase in the incidence of parasitic diseases. Essentially, this …

The olfactory organ of vertebrates receives chemical cues present in the air or water and, at
the same time, they are exposed to invading pathogens. Nasal-associated lymphoid tissue …

The ciliate Ichthyophthirius multifiliis is an important pathogen of freshwater teleosts
occurring in both temperate and tropical regions throughout the world. The disease …

Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, the causative agent of white spot disease (ichthyophthiriasis) is a
major burden for fish farmers and aquarists globally. The parasite infects the skin and the …

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of in‐feed probiotics as a preventive
measure against skin infections caused by Aeromonas bestiarum and Ichthyophthirius …

A real-time PCR assay for determination of the complement response to infection with the
ectoparasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in carp is presented. Specific primers were designed …