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Hole-in-the-Head Disease disease of Paracanthurus hepatus
Remarks: Initial stage of so-called "hole-in-the-head disease" in a Hexamita/Spironucleus infection in a young Blue Tang. Note formation beginning behind the eyes, color and weight loss.
Disease name: Hole-in-the-Head Disease
Reference: Bassleer, G., 2000
Diseases in marine aquarium fish: causes, development, symptoms, treatment.
Entered by Bassleer, Gerald on 08.29.03
Modified by Atanacio, Rachel C. on 08.29.03

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