ISOLATION OF CANDIDA ALBICANS FROM NATURALLY INFECTED FRESHWATER FISH

Abstract

Fungal diseases considered emerging diseases affecting freshwater fish. In this study, Candida albicans was isolated from diseased Oreochromis niloticus, Cyprinus carpio, Clarius garipinous and Mugil cephalus from fish farms at Behara and Kafrelsheikh provinces. Experimental infection were performed to determine the LD50 in Oreochromis niloticus. Serum chemistry, blood picture and histopathological examination of diseased fish also, discussed.