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Carp Pox
Type:
Viral
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caused by the Cyprinid Herpes Virus 1 or CyHV-1, which
attacks the outer skin of the koi
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primarily seen in koi and goldfish during winter and early
spring
Symptoms:
>> usually starts as small, oval white spots that
gradually increase in size
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spots can merge leading to larger areas being affected
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can lead to build-up of solid, waxy lumps on the fins and
body of the koi since the koi is trying to produce more
cells to fight off the infection
>> generally harmless but certainly unpleasant to look at
Remedies:
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since this is a viral infection, this disease has no known
cure
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scraping off of the waxy lumps is highly discouraged by
experts since this can damage the skin and cause more
problems (such as secondary bacterial infections) for the
affected fish
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most experts recommend leaving the disease alone (no matter
how unsightly it is) until it disappears on its own when the
warmer months arrive
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