Myxozoan parasites are a group of microscopic organisms that primarily infect fish and other aquatic animals. These parasites belong to the phylum Cnidaria and are known for their complex life ...

Proliferative kidney disease (PKD) is a significant health concern for salmonid fish, particularly brown trout and rainbow trout, caused by the myxozoan parasite Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae.

They will work to further identify the exact myxozoan species and determine how and when it infected the fish and caused disease. As the changing climate results in warmer rivers and conditions ...