Journal of Infection and Molecular Biology

Review Article
J. Inf. Mol. Biol. 6(2): 36-44
Http://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.jimb/2018/6.2.36.44
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Showkat Aziz Lone1*, Susan Manohar2

1Department of Zoology and Applied Aquaculture Barkatullah University, Bhopal, M.P India; 2Department of Zoology, Government MGM PG College, Itarsi, M.P India.

Abstract | Fungal infections of fishes with Oomycetes, commonly recognized as water molds, are well-known in fresh water and symbolize the most important fungal group distressing wild and cultured fish. The Saprolegniaceae, in particular members of the genus Saprolegnia, are conscientious for significant infections, involving both living and dead fish and eggs, predominantly in aquaculture amenities. Saprolegniosis, a disease that is characterized by evident white or grey patches of filamentous mycelium on top of the body or fins of fresh water fishes are caused by the members of genus Saprolegnia. Malachite green (an organic dye that is extremely efficient in killing the Saprolegnia pathogen) is used to stay Saprolegnia infection in aquaculture under control. Though the use of malachite green has been barred worldwide because of its carcinogenic as well as toxicological effects and this has resulted in a remarkable re-appearance of Saprolegnia infections in aquaculture. Genus Saprolenia is at the moment economically a very important aquatic fungus, pathogenic to fishes, in particular to catfish, salmon and trout species and necessitate advance study to build up new substitute control strategies. This review focuses on the impact of Saprolegnia parasitica on aquaculture, and different methods used for its control.

Keywords | Fungal infection, Oomycetes, Saprolegniaceae, Saprolegnia, Saprolegniosis